Police appeal after man masturbates in front of woman on London train

CCTV footage of the man on a train
-Credit: (Image: BTP)


The police are searching for a man who masturbated in front of a woman on a train in July. The British Transport Police (BTP) have released two photos of a man they need to speak to in relation to this incident in a public appeal.

A woman was on board a train from London Bridge to Sevenoaks at about 7.40am on Sunday, July 14, when a man sat next to her. he began to speak to her and engage in conversation.

After a while, he moved to sit across from her and exposed himself to her then began masturbating at her. CCTV footage has captured a man that police officers believe may have information which could be vital to their investigation.

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Police released this image of the back of the man
Police released this image of the back of the man -Credit:BTP

Anyone who recognises him, or has any other information, is asked to contact British Transport Police by texting 61016 or by calling 0800 40 50 40 quoting reference 164 of 14/07/24. Alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

The BTP released a statement about this incident. It read: "Detectives investigating a report of a man masturbating on board a train are today releasing these images in connection.

"At around 7.40am on Sunday 14 July, a woman was on board a train from London Bridge to Sevenoaks when a man sat near her began engaging her in conversation. The man then moved to sit across from her and exposed himself to her and began masturbating. Officers believe the man in the CCTV images may have information that could help their investigation."

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