Two women sexually assaulted on train between Shrewsbury and Crewe
British Transport Police are investigating after a man carried out two sexual assaults whilst travelling on a train between Shrewsbury and Crewe.
The incidents happened on Wednesday, 7 August, sometime between 1pm and 1.30pm on the Arriva Trains Wales 12.51pm service.
PC Melanie Dodd said: “The first victim was sat on a fold down seat when a man sitting next to her lunged at her, grabbing her twice.
"He then approached a second woman as she passed through the carriage, touching her chest.
“The man boarded the train at Shrewsbury and left at Stockport. He had mentioned to his first victim that he was from the Leicester area.
“This was a frightening attack that left one of his victims cowering in the corner of the carriage, afraid of what the man’s next move would be.”
After reviewing CCTV, officers are today issuing images of a man they want to speak to about the incident.
“It is vital we find the man responsible. We believe the man in the image will have information about what happened and we urge anyone who recognises him to contact us,” added PC Dodd.
Anyone with information is asked to contact British Transport Police on 0800 40 50 40, or text 61016, quoting reference 141 of 31/08/16. Information can also be passed anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
