Sydney train incident: Police release CCTV images after woman allegedly sexually touched near Ashfield

Police are searching for a man after a woman was allegedly sexually touched while travelling on a train in Sydney’s Inner West.

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Police are searching for a man after a woman was allegedly sexually touched while travelling on a train in Sydney’s Inner West.

Police are searching for a man after a woman was allegedly sexually touched while travelling on a train in Sydney’s Inner West.

Officers were called to Ashfield Train Station about 3.05pm on Sunday following reports of an alleged sexual touching incident.

“Officers were told a man allegedly inappropriately touched a 30-year-old woman. She was uninjured,” a NSW Police spokesperson said.

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Investigators have now released CCTV images of a man they believe may be able to assist with their inquiries.

The man is described as being of Caucasian appearance, aged between his 30s and 50s, with a medium build, bald head and tattoos on his neck, arms and legs.

The investigation is currently ongoing. Picture: NSW Police
The investigation is currently ongoing. NSW Police Credit: Supplied
The man has a number of distinctive tattoos on his neck, arms and legs. Picture: NSW Police
The man has a number of distinctive tattoos on his neck, arms and legs. NSW Police Credit: Supplied

He was wearing a black T-shirt, black shorts and white shoes, with sunglasses resting on top of his head.

Police are urging anyone who recognises the man or has information about the alleged incident to come forward.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

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