Police have released an image of a man they would like to speak to, to help with their investigation into a teenage girl who was allegedly sexually assaulted on a train.
They are calling on the public for help and want anyone who can identify this man wearing a black hoodie, black beanie and blue lanyard, to get in touch.
The reported attack happened on Wednesday, 29 October, before 10.30am, when the man also made inappropriate comments towards the teenage girl.
Police said when the girl wanted to move seats, the man suggested she climb over him.
The girl was on the window seat at the time, travelling from Chester to Wrexham.
Police statement said: ‘Detectives investigating a sexual assault on board a train from Chester to Wrexham in October have today released this image in connection.
‘At around 10.20am on Wednesday 29 October, a teenage girl was sat in the window seat when a man sat next to her and sexually assaulted her.
‘He also made inappropriate comments towards the teenage girl, and when she asked to move seats, he moved his bag off of his lap implying she should climb over him to leave.
‘Eventually he left, and the girl reported the incident to staff at Wrexham railway station.
‘Officers believe the man in the image may have information that could help with their investigation.
‘Anyone who recognises them is asked to contact British Transport Police by texting 61016 or by calling 0800 40 50 40, quoting reference 223 of 29 October.
‘You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.’
