Appeal for witnesses after man exposes himself – South Yorkshire

British Transport Police (BTP) detectives investigating an incident in which a man exposed himself on a train are appealing for witnesses to come forward.

The victim boarded a train from Birmingham New Street station at around 6pm on Sunday 16 August. A man, who was unknown to her, boarded at the same time and sat a couple of rows away from her.

As the train neared Sheffield, the victim and man became involved in a verbal dispute. A member of train staff intervened and told the man he would have to leave the train at Sheffield due to him being intoxicated and having no ticket.

As the train arrived the man exposed himself to the victim.

The man was escorted off the train and shortly afterwards BTP officers arrested him on suspicion of Outraging Public Decency.

He was interviewed before being released on bail pending further enquiries.

Officers believe that there were several members of the public sat nearby who could have seen what happened and are urging them to come forward as soon as possible.

Anyone with information that could assist police should text BTP on 61016, or call 0800 40 50 40, using the reference 600 of 16 August.

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