Man sought after woman sexually assaulted on Birmingham to Derby train

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 20 Oct, 15:32 · Archive

Police are seeking a man after a woman was sexually assaulted on a train travelling from Birmingham to Derby.

A woman was sexually assaulted on a train travelling from Birmingham New Street to Derby on the morning of Monday, September 21, at just after 9am. According to British Transport Police, a man sat next to her during the journey and repeatedly commented on her appearance before sexually assaulting her. He then got off the train at Derby station.

Police have released an image of a man they wish to speak to in connection with the incident. The man pictured has black and grey hair and a black and grey beard, and was wearing a black jacket and trousers over a white shirt, with a phone in his right hand.

British Transport Police said detectives are keen to speak to the man in the image as he may have information to assist their investigation. Anyone who recognises him is asked to contact BTP by texting 61016 or calling 0800 40 50 40, quoting reference 76 of 22 September. Information can also be given to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

How it is being reported

• Woman sexually assaulted on Birmingham trainPolice are asking for the public's help to identify a man after a woman was pestered on a train and then attackedBirminghamLive · 20 Oct, 14:57
• Police release photo as man sought over alleged sexual assault on Birmingham to Derby trainDetectives want to speak to the man in the photoExpress & Star · 20 Oct, 14:32

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