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Manhunt underway for creepy man who ‘carried out intercourse act’ on London Tube practice

A police manhunt is underway for a creepy bloke who was caught performing a vile sex act while onboard a London District Line tube train, with cops appealing for any information

A manhunt is underway for a gross bloke who was caught masturbating and exposing himself while onboard a London tube train

The man was reportedly seen performing the vile acts while onboard a District Line train running between Wimbledon and East Putney tube stations in the south west of London between 5:10pm and 5:25pm on April 14.

British Transport Police are calling on members of the public to come forward with any information relating to the disgusting act. A statement released by the police said: “Do you recognise this man?Officers investigating an incident during which a man masturbated on board a District Line train between Wimbledon and East Putney stations are releasing these images in connection.”

“Sometime between 5.10pm and 5.25pm on Tuesday 14 April, a man was seen by other passengers exposing himself and masturbating in full view.”

“Detectives would like to speak to the man in the images, as they believe he may have information that could help their investigation.”

“Anyone who recognises the man is asked to contact British Transport Police by texting 61016 or by calling 0800 40 50 40, quoting reference 451 of 14 April.”

“Information can also be given anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”

Worryingly, this incident is not the only of its kind that police are currently investigating, with the British Transport Police putting out a statement saying they are also looking for a man caught masturbating in front of a mother and child on a train from London Victoria to Horsham.

A spokesperson for British Transport Police said: “British Transport Police have released an image of a man they’d like to speak to after a man was reported to be masturbating on a train in West Sussex.

“On the evening of Wednesday (April 1), a woman was on a train with her young daughter on a train between London Victoria and Horsham.

“They went to use the toilet when she saw a man who was sat down and looked as if he were asleep. He had his hand down his trousers and appeared to be masturbating.”

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