Police seek man over sexual assault on Manchester-Peterborough train

Summarised from 3 outlets · Updated 14 Oct, 12:59 · Archive

Police are appealing for information about a man in connection with a sexual assault on a train from Manchester to Peterborough on 11 September.

Police have released CCTV images of a man they want to speak to in connection with a sexual assault on a train from Manchester to Peterborough.

The incident occurred at around 11.45am on Friday 11 September. A man repeatedly sexually assaulted a woman who was asleep on board the service. She woke up, pushed him away and moved to another part of the train.

The man left the train at Peterborough, its final stop. British Transport Police believe he may have information that could assist their investigation.

Anyone who recognises the man pictured is asked to contact British Transport Police by texting 61016 or by calling 0800 40 50 40, quoting reference 552 of 13 September. Information can also be given anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

How it is being reported

• Woman 'repeatedly sexually assaulted' on train as police seek man in connectionDetectives would like to speak to the man pictured, as they believe he may have information which could help the investigationCambridgeshire Live · 14 Oct, 12:29
• Police release images of man in connection with sexual assault aboard Peterborough trainPolice have released images of a man they want to speak to in connection with sexual assault on a Peterborough train.Peterborough Telegraph · 14 Oct, 12:28
• Police want to speak to man after woman sexually assaulted on train to CambsPolice have released images of a man they want to speak to in connection with a sexual assault on a train from Manchester to Peterborough.Cambs Times · 14 Oct, 12:24

In this story: British Transport Police · Manchester · Peterborough · Cambridgeshire

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