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British Transport Police Issue CCTV Appeals In Two Rail Sex Offence Investigations

Officers are turning to passengers for leads through released images to move the cases forward.

Overview

  • Detectives released a CCTV image linked to an alleged sexual assault on a train traveling between Liverpool and Wigan and asked anyone who recognises the man to contact British Transport Police.
  • In a separate investigation, officers shared photos after a man exposed himself and masturbated on a District line service between Wimbledon and East Putney in London.
  • The man sought over the London incident is described as white with a brown beard and hair and he wore a blue hooded jacket.
  • The man pictured in the Liverpool appeal appears white with short dark hair turning grey and a dark beard and he wore a white T-shirt and blue denim shorts with a large tattoo on his right arm.
  • People with information can text 61016 or call 0800 40 50 40 using reference 451 for the London case or 2600053472 for the Liverpool case, or share tips anonymously with Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.