A woman was sexually assaulted on a train as she travelled home from London

The incident happened on the 9.38pm from Liverpool Street to Clacton on Friday, November 14.

British Transport Police have issued CCTV footage of a man they want to speak to who got off at Witham.

Detective Constable Alan Reed said: “A 33-year-old woman was approached by a man on the platform at Liverpool Street, as she prepared to board her train. The man subsequently joined her on the service.”

During the journey the woman fell asleep and awoke to find the man touching her inappropriately.

Mr Reed said: “I am confident the man in the image we are issuing today can help with our investigation. Who is he?”

Anyone with information can contact British Transport Police on 0800 405040, or text 61016, quoting reference ESUB/B6 of 17/12/2014 or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.