British Transport Police have launched a public appeal after a woman was sexually assaulted and verbally abused while waiting for a train at Stafford railway station.
The incident happened at approximately 10pm on Tuesday 29 September 2026, when a man allegedly approached, harassed and sexually assaulted the woman at the station.
According to investigators, the man became verbally aggressive and abusive towards the victim when she attempted to pull away from him.
Detectives have now released a CCTV image of a man they believe could hold vital information about the incident.
Woman Sexually Assaulted While Waiting for Train
The woman was waiting for a train at Stafford railway station when the reported sexual assault occurred.
British Transport Police said the man harassed and sexually assaulted her before becoming aggressive when she moved away from him.
The force has not disclosed further details about the nature of the assault or the woman’s condition.
The incident remains under investigation.
Detectives Release CCTV Image in Stafford Station Investigation
Officers investigating the assault have published a CCTV image of a man they are seeking to identify.
Detectives believe the individual pictured may have information that could assist their enquiries.
Police are urging anyone who recognises him, or who witnessed suspicious behaviour at Stafford railway station on the evening of 29 September, to contact them.
The release of the image forms part of an ongoing investigation into the reported sexual assault.
British Transport Police Appeal for Witnesses
Anyone who witnessed the incident or recognises the man shown in the CCTV image is asked to contact British Transport Police.
Contact details:
- Text: 61016
- Telephone: 0800 40 50 40
- Police reference: 56 of 1 October
Information can also be provided anonymously through Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Anyone with information that could assist the investigation is urged to come forward.
The investigation remains ongoing.
