Police hunt after girl, 15, sexually assaulted on train to Gatwick Airport

Police want to speak to the man pictured to help with their investigation

Police have released an image of a man they would like to speak to after a 15-year-old girl was ‘seriously sexually assaulted’ on board a train.

On Wednesday, August 5, the girl was travelling to London Victoria at around 3.10pm. She was then sexually assaulted by the man who then got off the train at Gatwick Airport station.

Officers believe that the man in the CCTV images may have information that could help with their investigation.

Detective Inspector Ciaran May said: “We’re launching an urgent appeal following a very serious incident on board a train this afternoon.

“I’d urge anyone who recognises the man in the photo to get in touch with us as soon as possible.

“Likewise, if you were on the train at the time and witnessed anything which may be useful to our investigation, please get in touch.”

If you do have any information, you can text British Transport Police on 61016 or call 0800 40 50 40, quoting reference 469 of 05/08/26.

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