Police appeal after West Midlands train sexual assault

Police would like to speak to the man with the tattoo as part of their enquiries <i>(Image: British Transport Police)</i>
Police would like to speak to the man with the tattoo as part of their enquiries (Image: British Transport Police)
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Police have launched an appeal after reports of a woman being sexually assaulted on a train in the West Midlands.

British Transport Police (BTP) detectives have released images of a man they would like to speak to after a woman was sexually assaulted on a train at around 7.30pm on May 11.

A woman was travelling alone when a man approached her and began trying to speak to her.

He was persistent and made unwanted physical contact with the woman before sexually assaulting her.

He then left the train at Cradley Heath railway station.

Officers have released images of a man they'd like to speak to.

He has a highly distinctive tattoo on his right arm with a motif saying 'Road to Riches'.

A spokesperson for British Transport Police said: “Anyone who recognises him is asked to text BTP on 61016, or call 0800 40 50 40, using the reference 588 of 11 May.

“Information can be given anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”

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