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Police Release Image After Reported Indecency on District Line

Detectives hope public tips will identify a man pictured in a new appeal linked to a rush-hour incident.

Overview

  • British Transport Police released images in a public appeal to identify a man linked to an indecency investigation on the London Underground.
  • Witnesses reported that a man exposed himself and masturbated on a District line train between Wimbledon and East Putney on April 14 between 5:10pm and 5:25pm.
  • Police say the man they want to trace is Caucasian with brown hair and a brown beard, and he wore a blue hooded jacket.
  • Anyone with information can text 61016 or call 0800 40 50 40 and quote reference 451 of 14 April, or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
  • British Transport Police, which polices the rail network, often release images and reference numbers to draw tips that can quickly identify suspects and reassure commuters about safety.