Image released in train sexual assault inquiry

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Police have released this image of a man they want to talk to in connection with the assault

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Detectives investigating a sexual assault on a train have released an image of a man they want to speak to.

The assault happened between Ashford International and Rye railway stations at about 11:30 BST on 27 May.

The victim was travelling to Camber Sands with three friends.

A man who was stood in the carriage near the friends assaulted the victim during the journey, British Transport Police said.

When the train arrived at Rye, the man put on a black surgical mask and ran out of the station, officers said.

British Transport Police are urging anyone with information to come forward.

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