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Police hunt man who made lewd comments to schoolchildren before launching sexual assault at Broadstairs train station

14:21, 01 October 2020

updated: 12:27, 02 October 2020

Police are hunting a man who made lewd comments to three schoolchildren before carrying out a sexual assault.

The youngsters had been at Broadstairs train station at 7.30pm on Wednesday, August 26, when they were approached by the man.

An image of the man police want to speak to in connection with the sexual assault
An image of the man police want to speak to in connection with the sexual assault

He made inappropriate comments to the three children and then a sexual assault took place.

Officers from the British Transport Police have released an image of a man they believe may have information which could assist their investigation.

If you recognise him or have any information, contact BTP by texting 61016 or calling 0800 40 50 40 quoting reference 2000057718.

Alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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