British Transport Police seek Northampton train passenger after man reportedly masturbated and took her photograph
A woman who got off a train at Northampton after a man allegedly masturbated in front of her and took her photograph is being urged to contact police.
Detectives from British Transport Police (BTP) are appealing to identify the woman following the reported incident on a service travelling between London Euston and Birmingham New Street.
According to a BTP spokesperson, the incident happened on board a train which departed London Euston at 7.56pm on Thursday, September 17.
“A man reportedly sat opposite the woman and began masturbating before taking a photograph of her,” the BTP spokesperson said. “He then left the train at Bletchley railway station, while the woman continued her journey before getting off at Northampton.”
The incident was brought to the attention of British Transport Police by another passenger on the same service, after the woman told them what had happened.
Detectives are now keen to speak directly to the woman as part of their investigation.
They are also appealing for anyone else who was travelling on the train and witnessed the alleged incident to come forward.
Anyone with information is asked to text British Transport Police on 61016 or call 0800 40 50 40, quoting reference 711 of September 17.
Information can also be passed anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.