Police issue fresh appeal following sexual assault on a Wigan train

Police have made a fresh appeal to trace a man they want to speak to in connection with a sexual assault aboard a Wigan train.
By Sian Jones
Published 22nd Jun 2022, 12:30 GMT
Updated 4th Jul 2022, 14:28 GMT
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Officers were called to the attack at around 6.20pm on Saturday May 28.

The victim had been on the train from Wigan when a man sexually assaulted her before disembarking at Warrington Bank Quay Station.

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It is believed the man in the CCTV image travelled through North Wales and Cheshire on another service.

Those with any information should contact BTP by texting 61016.

They can also call 0800 405040 quoting reference 159 29/05/22.

Alternatively call Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.