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British Transport Police Release CCTV In Hunt For Man After Train Sexual Assault

Detectives believe the man pictured could assist the inquiry.

Overview

  • A woman woke to a man sexually assaulting her at around 9am on Thursday, October 23, on a service that began in Edinburgh.
  • The suspect left the train at Wolverhampton station shortly after the incident.
  • Police today issued a CCTV image of a man they wish to speak to and launched a public appeal for information.
  • Anyone with information is asked to text 61016 or call 0800 40 50 40, quoting reference 221 of 23 October 2025, or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
  • The man shown is described as white, clean-shaven, with a shaved head, wearing a black T-shirt, blue jeans and white trainers, and carrying a phone.