Police hunt for woman who sexually assaulted male train worker as he walked through carriage

Police are hunting for a woman who allegedly sexually assaulted a male train worker as he walked through a carriage late at night.

At the time of the assault, the railway employee had been passing through a carriage as it travelled between Sutton Parkway and Shirebrook in northern Nottinghamshire. The attack is said to have occurred at around 9pm on Saturday, May 31.

Now, the British Transport Police have issued an urgent appeal for the public's assistance and are hoping to speak to a woman captured on CCTV on the day of the incident. Officers believe that she could hold vital information that could help aid their investigation. Anyone who recognises the woman has been asked to contact British Transport Police.

A spokesperson for the force said: 'Police investigating a sexual assault on a rail staff member in Nottinghamshire have released this image in connection. At around 9pm on Saturday 31 May, a member of staff was on a train between Sutton Parkway and Shirebrook.



'As he walked down the carriage, a woman sexually assaulted him. Officers would like to speak to the woman pictured as they believe she may have information that could assist their enquiries.'

Any individuals with relevant information or able to identify the woman pictured have been asked to contact the British Transport Police by texting 61016 or by calling 0800 40 50 40, quoting reference 682 of 31 May.  Information can also be reported anonymously through Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.