A WOMAN has allegedly been sexually assaulted on a train in a horror broad daylight attack.
Cops have since released a CCTV image in the hunt for a man “with a distinctive limp” following the alleged attack.
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Cops have since released a CCTV image in the hunt for a man ‘with a distinctive limp’
The victim is said to have been targeted in the afternoon of May 7.
Her alleged attacker boarded the train at Northampton train station, in Northamptonshire, British Transport Police (BTP) said.
He then allegedly sexually assaulted the woman before leaving the train in Coventry, Leicestershire.
The force has released an image of a man they wish to speak to – described as having a “distinctive limp” – in connection with the horror.
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BTP said: “Detectives have released an image of a man they’d like to speak to after a woman was sexually assaulted on a train in Northampton.
“The incident happened between 2pm and 3pm on Thursday 7 May.
“The man boarded the train at Northampton railway station and sexually assaulted a woman before leaving the train at Coventry.
“Officers believe the man – who is described as walking with a distinctive limp – could have information that may assist their enquiries.”
The force has urged anyone with information or who recognises the man to come forward.
They should text BTP on 61016, or call 0800 40 50 40, using the reference 485 of May 7.
Information can also be given anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
It comes as cops launch a manhunt after a woman was allegedly sexually assaulted onboard the tube.
The victim was reportedly approached as the train left Putney Bridge Underground station just after 6.30pm on Wednesday, April 29.
British Transport Police have now released images of a man they are seeking in connection with the alleged attack.
