Paddington train sex attack: Police launch CCTV appeal after passenger sexually assaulted

Appeal: Police want to trace this man
British Transport Police
Ramzy Alwakeel22 September 2015
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Transport cops want to question this man after a woman was sexually assaulted on a train from London to Penzance.

Detectives today released CCTV stills of a man they believe has information about the July 15 attack, which happened between Taunton and Exeter on a train from Paddington.

Det Const Dean Jeffery said: “Whilst on board the train at Taunton, a woman in her 20s noticed a man sat opposite her.

“This man struck up a conversation with the lady, and shortly after the train left Tiverton station, the man moved seats to sit next to the woman and began to sexually assault her.

Assault: Police say this man may have information about the incident, which happened on a train from Paddington in July British Transport Police
British Transport Police

“The man left the train at Exeter St David’s station, at which point the victim reported the matter to the train guard, who informed British Transport Police.

“Despite a search of the local area, nobody matching the suspect’s description was found.”

He added: “Who is the man in the CCTV images? If you know who he is, or have any further information, please get in touch with BTP or Crimestoppers, as soon as possible.

“This was understandably an incredibly distressing experience for the woman and something nobody should have to experience.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact British Transport Police on 0800 40 50 40, text 61016 quoting reference G/B7 of September 22, or phone Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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