On Thursday October 23, a woman onboard a service travelling from the capital woke up to a man sexually assaulting her at around 9am.
A woman was sexually assaulted on an Edinburgh train(Image: BTP)
CCTV from an Edinburgh train has been released by police after a woman woke up to a man sexually assaulting her.
On Thursday October 23, a woman onboard a service travelling from the capital woke up to a man sexually assaulting her at around 9am.
The man fled the train at Wolverhampton Station and the British Transport Police has since released a CCTV image of a male who may be able to help with its investigation.
The photograph shows an older, white male who was wearing a black t-shirt, blue jeans and white shoes.
Detectives have asked if anyone who recognises this man to come forward to help with its probe.
A woman was sexually assaulted on an Edinburgh train(Image: BTP)
A spokesperson for the British Transport Police said: “Do you recognise this man? Detectives investigating a sexual assault on board a train between Edinburgh and Wolverhampton are releasing this image in connection.
“At around 9am on Thursday 23 October, a woman travelling on the service woke up to a man sexually assaulting her. He then got off the train at Wolverhampton station.
“Detectives believe the man in the CCTV image may have information that could help with their investigation.
“Anyone who recognises him is asked to contact BTP, either by texting 61016 or calling 0800 40 50 40, quoting reference 221 of 23 October 2025. Information can also be given anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”
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