Police release CCTV images after reports 15-year-old was sexually assaulted in Burnley

It's believed the girl was approached on 31st March

Author: Grace O'HarePublished 18th Jun 2025

Police have released CCTV footage of a man they wish to speak to in connection with reports a 15-year-old was sexually assaulted on a train in Burnley.

It's believed the girl was approached on 31st March, at around 9am, between Manchester Road and Accrington.

Detectives believe the man in the CCTV image may have information that could help with their investigation.

The force are asking anyone who recognisees the man in the image or anyone who has more information to come forward.

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