Police appeal after man masturbates on train travelling between London and Birmingham

A man reportedly masturbated in front of a woman on board a train

British Transport Police are appealing for a woman to come forward with information after a man reportedly masturbated in front of her on board a train.

The train was travelling between London and Birmingham New Street.

The incident occurred on board the train after it departed London Euston railway station at 7.56pm on September 17.

A man reportedly sat opposite a woman and masturbated before taking a photograph of her. He alighted the train at Bletchley railway station.

The incident was reported to the police by another passenger on the same service after the victim told them what had happened.

The victim, left the train at Northampton.

A spokesperson from British Transport police said: “To contact us in relation to this incident, text 61016 or call 0800 40 50 40, using the reference 711 of 17 September.

“Information can also be given anonymously to Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555 111.”

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