A woman was sexually assaulted while trying to help a man on a Merseyrail train.
The victim has been travelling on a service between Waterloo and Liverpool Central when she noticed a man in a wheelchair and a woman. The victim asked if they would like help getting the man and the wheelchair off the service.
The woman suggested the victim could escort the man off the train, while she carried the wheelchair. It was then that the man sexually assaulted her, as she attempted to guide him from the train.
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Police now want to speak to the man pictured, as they believe he might have information about the incident.
A spokesperson for British Transport Police said: "Do you recognise this man? Detectives investigating a sexual assault onboard a Liverpool train are today releasing this image in connection.
"Shortly before 5.30pm on Tuesday, 9 May, the victim offered to help assist a man in a wheelchair and a female accompanying him as they disembarked a service travelling from Waterloo to Liverpool Central Railway Station.
"The female suggested that if the victim could escort the man from the train then she would take the wheelchair. As the victim attempted to guide the man from the train he sexually assaulted her.
"Detectives would like to speak to the man in the image who they believe 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 number 495 of 09/05/23 . Alternatively you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111."
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