# Train Sexual Assault in Cornwall Leads Police to Release Suspect Image

> British Transport Police have issued a photo of a man suspected of repeatedly assaulting a woman on a Plymouth-St Austell service on 12 September.

- Publisher: Briefzora (https://briefzora.com)
- URL: https://briefzora.com/train-sexual-assault-in-cornwall-leads-police-to-release-suspect-image
- Published: 2026-10-27T21:51:16+05:00
- Author: Briefzora Desk (https://briefzora.com/author/briefzora-desk)
- Section: World
- Topics: British Transport Police
- Image: https://briefzora.com/uploads/2026/10/woman-repeatedly-sexually-assaulted-by-masturbating-man-on-train-as-b9rza1.webp

## Key points

- The assault took place on a train between Plymouth and St Austell at around 11 pm on 12 September.
- The suspect allegedly exposed himself, touched the woman repeatedly and masturbated beside her.
- Police say the attacker left the carriage at St Austell railway station in Cornwall.
- British Transport Police have released an image and are seeking information from the public.

## Why it matters

The incident concerns passengers on UK rail services and the investigation relies on public assistance to identify the suspect.

## Article

British Transport Police have published a picture of a man they are seeking in connection with a sexual assault that occurred on a train travelling between Plymouth and St Austell at about 11 pm on 12 September.

The suspect is reported to have sat beside the victim, exposed himself, then touched her inappropriately several times and "also masturbated" beside her in the carriage.

According to police, the attacker left the train at St Austell railway station in Cornwall.

Detectives are asking anyone who recognises the man in the image, or who witnessed the incident, to get in touch with British Transport Police.

Contact can be made by texting 61016, calling 0800 40 50 40 and quoting reference 1219 of 12 September, or anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

*More to follow...*

## Frequently asked questions

### When did the train sexual assault occur?

The assault happened at about 11 pm on Saturday 12 September.

### Where did the suspect leave the train?

He left the carriage at St Austell railway station in Cornwall.

### How can the public help the investigation?

Anyone who recognises the man or witnessed the event can contact British Transport Police by texting 61016, calling 0800 40 50 40, or calling Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.


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