Police issue appeal after man masturbated on c2c train from London

Detectives need to identify this man (Credit: BTP)

British Transport Police are appealing for help identifying a man following a sexual offence on-board a train from London to Southend in July.

The man walked down the aisle of the c2c service and sat near the victim shortly before 9pm on Monday, 18 July.

He exposed himself and masturbated while looking at the victim, who then got up and moved away from the man.

Detectives have released CCTV images of a man who may information which could help with their investigation.

Do you know this man? (Credit: BTP)

Anyone who can help them identify and locate him should contact BTP by texting 61016 or calling 0800 40 50 40 quoting reference 619 of 18 July.

Alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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