Girl left “shaken and scared” by railway station attack

She was at Mexborough station when a man approached, made a sexual comment and kicked her in the groin.

British Transport Police have encouraged anyone who recognises the man in the photo to come forward and help with enquiries.

PC Sandra Murray said: “The young girl was waiting for her train to Meadowhall. A man entered the shelter and briefly spoke to her.

“Once both were standing on the platform, he made a sexual comment towards her and kicked her in the groin, before walking off.

“The man then went across the bridge to the Doncaster-bound platform and entered the main waiting room.

“He went back to the Sheffield-bound platform and boarded a train to Sheffield.

“We believe the man in the image could have vital information about this completely unprovoked attack which left a young girl shaken and scared and would urge him to come forward.”

The incident happened at around 6pm on December 22. Anyone with information can call 0800 405040, or text 61016, quoting reference PSUB/B7 of February 3. Alternatively, call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.