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British Transport Police release CCTV images of man who 'repeatedly sexually assaulted' sleeping woman on Manchester to Peterborough train

CCTV images of a man British Transport Police want to trace after a woman was repeatedly sexually assaulted as she slept on a train from Manchester Piccadilly, waking mid-assault before fleeing to another carriage.
CCTV images of a man British Transport Police want to trace after a woman was repeatedly sexually assaulted as she slept on a train from Manchester Piccadilly, waking mid-assault before fleeing to another carriage.

British Transport Police are investigating a sexual assault on a daytime Manchester Piccadilly to Peterborough train. The victim, who was asleep, was subjected to repeated assaults at around 11.45am on Friday 11 September. She woke during the attack, pushed the man away and moved to another carriage. The suspect disembarked at Peterborough and left before he could be identified. Officers have now published CCTV images of a man believed to be able to assist the investigation.

The assault took place in broad daylight on a busy intercity service, with the attacker brazenly targeting a sleeping passenger.

Police are urging anyone who can identify the man to get in touch with British Transport Police by texting 61016 or calling 0800 40 50 40, quoting reference 552 of 13 September.

Those wishing to remain anonymous can contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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