Police hunt attacker after girl, 15, is victim of sexual sexual assault on train to London Victoria

Read MoreBritish Transport Police said the incident happened around 3.10pm on Wednesday.A 15-year-old girl was seriously sexually assaulted by a man on board the service, before he left the train at Gatwick Airport station.Officers believe the man in the CCTV image may have information which could help with their enquiries.Police have released an image of a man they wish to speak to BTPDetective Inspector Ciaran May said: “We’re launching an urgent appeal following a very serious incident on board a train this afternoon. I’d urge anyone who recognises the man in the photo to get in touch with us as soon as possible."Likewise, if you were on the train at the time and witnessed anything which may be useful to our investigation, please get in touch. You can text us on 61016 or call 0800 40 50 40, quoting reference 469 of 05/08/26.