Image released of woman police want to speak to in connection with assault of two women on Preston train

The CCTV image has been released following an assault.

Officers investigating an assault on board a train in Preston have released the following image in connection.

Officers investigating an assault on board a train in Preston have released this image in connection.placeholder image
Officers investigating an assault on board a train in Preston have released this image in connection. | BTP

At around 11.40pm on Saturday 20 June, as the service pulled into Preston station, a woman approached two other women who were travelling together and slapped them both before leaving the train.

At around 11.40pm on Saturday 20 June, as the service pulled into Preston station, a woman approached two other women who were travelling together and slapped them both before leaving the train.placeholder image
At around 11.40pm on Saturday 20 June, as the service pulled into Preston station, a woman approached two other women who were travelling together and slapped them both before leaving the train. | BTP

Officers would like to speak to the woman pictured, as they believe she may have information which could help their investigation.

Anyone who recognises her is asked to contact British Transport Police by texting 61016 or calling 0800 40 50 40, quoting reference 27 of 21 June.

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

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