Sexual assaults on three women on busy Leeds train prompt police CCTV appeal

Police investigating three sexual assaults on a busy train from Leeds are seeking the public's help to identify this man.

Three women reported being sexually assaulted on a crowded train as it travelled between Leeds and Dewsbury on December 3 last year.

Two of the women were sexually assaulted by a man at around 4.40pm.

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British Transport Police are asking for the public's help in identifying this man. | other

The group moved away, and the man moved towards the third victim, sexually assaulting her too.

She challenged the man and he left the train at Dewsbury.

British Transport Police officers believe the man pictured may have information that could help their investigation.

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British Transport Police have issued this CCTV image as part of their ongoing investigation. | other

Anyone who recognises him or as any information is asked to contact BTP by texting 61016 or calling 0800 40 50 40, quoting reference 367 of 03/12/19.

Alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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