Woman sexually assaulted on Devon train, police seek witnesses

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 27 Oct, 16:38 · Archive

A woman was repeatedly sexually assaulted on a train between Plymouth and St Austell on 12 September.

A woman was repeatedly sexually assaulted by a man on a train between Plymouth and St Austell at around 11pm on Saturday, 12 September. According to British Transport Police, the man sat next to the woman, exposed himself, repeatedly assaulted her and masturbated before leaving the service at St Austell railway station.

Detectives have released a photograph of a man they wish to speak to, as they believe he may have information which could help their ongoing investigation. Officers are appealing for any passengers who witnessed the incident to come forward.

Anyone who recognises the man pictured or who was on the train and witnessed what happened is asked to contact British Transport Police by texting 61016 or calling 0800 40 50 40, quoting reference 1219 of 12 September. Information can also be provided anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

How it is being reported

• Police release image after woman is sexually assaulted on a late-night trainBritish Transport Police have released an image after a woman was sexually assaulted on a train between Plymouth and St Austell. Witnesses are urged to help.Exmouth Journal · 27 Oct, 16:03
• Woman sexually assaulted multiple times on Devon trainPolice say the man pictured may have information which could help their ongoing investigationPlymouthLive · 27 Oct, 14:43

In this story: British Transport Police · Plymouth · St Austell · Devon

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