Appeal after woman sexually assaulted while she slept on Edinburgh train
British Transport Police are appealing for information after a woman was sexually assaulted while she slept on a train.
The incident happened at around 9am on Thursday October 23 on board a train between Edinburgh and Wolverhampton. Police said the woman woke up to a man sexually assaulting her.
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Officers have now released a CCTV image of a man in connection with the incident. It is understood the man pictured got off the train at Wolverhampton station.
Anyone who recognises the man is asked to contact BTP, by texting 61016 or calling 0800 40 50 40, quoting reference 221 of 23 October 2025. Information can also be given anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.