Detectives from the British Transport Police are appealing to the public for information regarding a...

Published: 2:58 pm June 13, 2024
Updated: 11:55 am October 8, 2025
Police Seek Public Assistance in Identifying Suspect in Train Harassment Case

Detectives from the British Transport Police are appealing to the public for information regarding a sexual harassment incident involving a 15-year-old girl on a train bound for Charing Cross. The incident occurred sometime between 09:50 and 10:00 on Monday, May 13.

Police Seek Public Assistance in Identifying Suspect in Train Harassment Case

The victim boarded the 09:52 West St Leonards service to Charing Cross. During the journey, a man who had boarded the train at Hastings moved seats to sit closer to the girl. He then took out his phone and directed it at her.

The man disembarked at Charing Cross, leaving the train. Detectives have released a CCTV image of the suspect, believing he may have crucial information related to the investigation.

If you recognise the individual in the image or have any other relevant details, please contact the British Transport Police by texting 61016 or calling 0800 40 50 40, quoting reference number 228 from May 13. Alternatively, you can provide anonymous information by calling Crimestoppers at 0800 555 111.

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