A CCTV image has been released by police in their hunt for a man who allegedly filmed a woman on a train in Leeds while touching himself during rush hour.

The British Transport Police said the man was onboard a train between Huddersfield and Leeds from 8.30am to 9.30am on Friday, January 31 – where he was seen touching himself inappropriately whilst recording a woman. Officers have now released a CCTV still of a man they believe may have information which could help in their investigation.

Members of the public are being urged to contact BTP or Crimestoppers if they have any information on the incident. In a statement released on Wednesday, January 12, the force said: “Do you recognise this man? Officers investigating an incident of outraging public decency on a train between Huddersfield and Leeds in January have today released this image in connection.

“Between 8.30am and 9.30am on Friday 31 January, a man on the train was seen recording a woman while touching himself inappropriately. Officers believe the man in the image may have information which could help with their investigation. Anyone with information is asked to contact BTP by texting 61016 or by calling 0800405040, quoting reference 217 of 31 January 2025. Alternatively, you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”

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