Police are investigating after a man on a train from London King’s Cross sexually assaulted...

Published: 2:18 pm May 27, 2024
Updated: 11:52 am October 8, 2025
Man Sexually Assaults Teenage Girl He Sat Next to on King’s Cross Train: British Transport Police Release CCTV Images

Police are investigating after a man on a train from London King’s Cross sexually assaulted a teenage girl as the train made its way to the North of England. The assault happened around 6:30 pm on Sunday, April 14, as the girl was travelling towards Leeds on the train.

A man then came and sat next to the girl and attempted to start a conversation with her. The man then proceeded to sexually assault the girl on the train before he got off the train at Wakefield Westgate railway station.

The British Transport Police (BTP) have now released images of the man they want to speak to in connection with the assault.

The BTP has said: “Officers would like to speak to the man in the image as they believe he may have information that could help their investigation.”

Anyone who recognizes him is asked to contact British Transport Police by texting 61016 or by calling 0800 40 50 40, quoting reference 621 of April 14. Alternatively, you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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