Woman reports indecent exposure on Oxford to London train
British Transport Police are seeking witnesses to an incident on an 11pm service on Saturday, August 1.
Incident → evidence → outcomeA woman has reported waking on a train to find a man masturbating while looking at her. The incident is understood to have taken place on an 11pm service travelling from Oxford to London Paddington on Saturday, August 1. The man involved also reportedly made sexual comments to the victim, according to a report by This Is Local London.
Police appeal for witnesses
British Transport Police (BTP) have launched an appeal for witnesses to come forward. Officers are particularly seeking to identify and speak with a specific woman who reportedly saw the incident occur. This witness was unable to speak with the victim at the time of the event. Anyone with information is asked to text BTP on 61016 or call 0800 40 50 40, quoting reference 249 of August 5.
Questions this report answers
01What happened on the train?
A woman reported waking on an 11pm train service from Oxford to London Paddington on Saturday, August 1, to find a man masturbating while looking at her. The man also reportedly made sexual comments.
02What are the police asking for?
British Transport Police are appealing for witnesses to the incident. They are particularly keen to speak to a woman who saw the event but could not approach the victim at the time.
03How can I provide information?
Witnesses are asked to text British Transport Police on 61016 or call 0800 40 50 40. When providing information, please quote reference 249 of August 5.
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