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Police launch urgent manhunt after teenage girl is 'raped on board a train'

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  • The victim boarded A C2C train at Laindon and was sexually assaulted and raped

By Milo Pope

Published: 16:32 GMT, 18 December 2023 | Updated: 16:56 GMT, 18 December 2023

Police have launched an urgent manhunt after a teenage girl was raped on board a C2C train in a horror attack.

The offence took place on a train between Laindon, Essex and West Ham at around 12.30am on Saturday December 9.

The victim boarded the C2C train service at Laindon station and was sexually assaulted and raped. 

Police have now released a CCTV image of the individual and are appealing for any type of information. 

A tweet from British Transport Police said: 'Do you recognise this man? Detectives investigating a rape are looking to speak to him in connection as they believe he might have information that could help their investigation.'

British Transport Police released this image of a man whom they would like to speak to

Following a number of enquiries, officers believe the man in the CCTV image may have information which could help their investigation.

Anyone who recognises him or has any other information is asked to contact BTP by texting 61016, or by calling 0800 40 50 40 quoting reference number 25 of 09/12/23.

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