Woman 'sexually assaulted' on Birmingham New Street bound train as photo issued by police

Police have issued an appeal for information after a sexual assault on board a Birmingham-bound train. Sharing an image of a man they want to speak to in connection with the incident, detectives asked the public: "Do you recognise this man?"

The incident is alleged to have taken place on Saturday, July 27 at around 6.30pm. British Transport Police said the victim boarded the train to Birmingham New Street Station at Liverpool Lime Street.

Shortly after finding a seat in a carriage, a man sat next to her, sexually assaulted her and asked "inappropriate questions", BTP said. Detectives believe the man in the photo may have information that could assist the ongoing probe.

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Anyone with information has been urged to contact the force via text, or by calling. The full appeal, issued today (Oct 24), read: "Do you recognise this man? Detectives investigating a sexual assault have released this image in connection.

"On Saturday 27 July at around 6.30pm the victim boarded the train from Liverpool Lime Street heading to Birmingham New Street Station.

"Shortly after finding a seat, a man sat next to her sexually assaulting her and asking inappropriate questions. Detectives believe the man in the image may have information that could help with their investigation.

"Anyone who recognises him is asked to contact BTP by texting 61016, or by calling 0800 40 50 40 quoting reference 533 28 July. Information can also be given anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111."

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