British Transport Police (BTP) have released a CCTV image of a man they wish to speak to in connection with a serious sexual assault on a 15-year-old girl. The incident occurred on a train traveling to London Victoria on Wednesday, August 5, at approximately 3:10 p.m.
The suspect allegedly assaulted the teenage victim before disembarking the train at Gatwick Airport. Detective Inspector Ciaran May of BTP urged the public for assistance, stating, "I'd urge anyone who recognises the man in the photo to get in touch with us as soon as possible."
Authorities are appealing to anyone who was on the train at the time of the incident and may have witnessed anything relevant to the investigation. Witnesses are encouraged to contact BTP by texting 61016 or calling 0800 40 50 40, quoting reference number 469 of 05/08/26.