Police appeal after boy, 17, sexually assaulted at West Midlands railway station
British Transport Police believe the man could hold vital information about the incident
Detectives have released images of a man they want to speak to after a 17-year-old boy was sexually assaulted at a railway station in Birmingham.
The teenager was waiting for a train at Longbridge railway station at around 8pm on Thursday, October 22, when he was approached by a man.
The man struck up a conversation with the boy before exposing himself and sexually assaulting him.
The teenager managed to get away and board a train, while the man remained on the station platform.
British Transport Police (BTP) has now released images of a man who detectives believe could hold vital information about the incident.
Detective Constable Alex Price said: "Our investigation into this sexual assault is moving at pace and we believe the man in the images may hold vital information that will assist our ongoing enquiries.
"If you know who he is, text us his name to 61016 with the reference 690 of 22 October. We would also like to speak to anyone who was at Longbridge station last night who may have witnessed what happened.
"The victim and his family are being supported by officers while our investigation continues."
Anyone with information is urged to contact British Transport Police by texting 61016, quoting reference 690 of October 22.
Information can also be passed anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.