Man comes forward after CCTV appeal to trace him

A man has come forward to speak to police following a CCTV appeal to trace him, after a toddler was assaulted on a train.

By The Newsroom

Published 21st Mar 2017, 11:46 BST

Updated 24th Mar 2017, 09:40 BST

Brought to you by the Northumberland Gazette.

Yesterday, British Transport Police (BTP) issued an image of a man who was believed to have information about an assault against a child.

The incident happened on the 4pm Edinburgh Waverley to Peterborough service on Sunday, February 12.

Today, BTP said that, following the appeal, a man has come forward to speak to police and they are no longer appealing for information in connection with the CCTV image.

BTP added: “We would like to thank the media and public for their assistance in sharing the appeal.”