Police appeal for Littlehampton train flasher

It happened on July 23, and the man, who is thought to be between 55 and 60 years old, got off the train at Littlehampton station just before 10am.

Click here to see a larger version of the photograph supplied by British Transport Police.

British Transport Police PC Paul Gardener said the woman, who was travelling to work in Hove from her Croydon home, reportedly saw a man involved in a sex act while sitting next to the her.

He added: "As the train was travelling through Burgess Hill, she noticed the man was holding a newspaper in an odd manner.

"When she stood up, she noticed the man had exposed himself and was behaving indecently.

"The victim was obviously disturbed by what she saw, and moved into another carriage."

He went on to say that police had retrieved CCTV footage from the train and from the railway station, and were eager to speak to a man, described as having balding, grey hair, a heavy build and wearing a cream-coloured suit, as part of their inquiry.

Anyone who recognises the man should contact British Transport Police on 0800 40 50 40, or the Witness Appeal Line on 0207 391 5275, quoting reference B3 of 18/8/08.

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