COPS have released CCTV in their hunt for aman who allegedly touched himself while sitting next to a woman on a train in London.
The man boarded the train at St Pancras station and sat beside the woman before he reportedly started touching himself inappropriately underneath his clothes.
The alleged incident took place on Friday February 27 at 7.30pm and the man later left the Bedford-bound Thameslink train at Luton.
The police have described it as an incident of “outraging public decency”.
Detectives are appealing for anyone with information to come forward and they have released CCTV of a man they wish to speak to.
The man can be seen wearing a cap, beige puffer coat and an Argyle knit jumper.
A spokesperson for the British Transport Police said: “Detectives investigating an incident of outraging public decency on board a Thameslink service to Luton have released this image in connection.
“At around 7.30pm on Friday 27 February, a woman boarded the train at St Pancras International, heading towards Bedford, when a man sat in the seat next to her.
“He proceeded to touch himself inappropriately beneath his clothes before leaving the train at Luton railway station.
“Detectives would like to speak to the man pictured, as they believe he may have information that could help their investigation.
“Anyone who recognises him is asked to contact British Transport Police by texting 61016 or by calling 0800 40 50 40, quoting reference 704 of 27 February.
“You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”
