Thameslink Pervert Targeted Female Passenger

A female train passenger travelling through south London was deliberately targeted by a mystery pervert, who pleasured himself opposite her.

British Transport Police (BTP) have released this image of their suspect.

Investigating officers are appealing to members of the public to assist them in identifying the mystery male, who is of Asian appearance.

BTP are treating the incident as indecent exposure.

The victim was on a Thameslink train at approximately 11.15pm on Tuesday, February 6.

An unknown man sat opposite her as the service travelled between Tooting and Herne Hill and exposed himself and started masturbating.

The woman was extremely distressed and left her seat to report what had happened.

If you recognise the man in the image or have any information about the incident please contact officers by texting 61016, or by calling 0800 40 50 40 quoting reference 808 of 6 February.

Information can also be given anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.