The incident occurred on a train between Coventry and Wolverhampton and police are looking for witnesses.

An appeal has been launched for witnesses after a teenager girl was sexually assaulted on a train in the West Midlands.

British Transport Police has launched the appeal after the 13-year-old girl was assaulted three times on a train travelling between Coventry and Wolverhampton on May 24.

The force confirmed a man in his 30s had been arrested several days later and had been bailed while enquiries continue and have asked for anyone with any information to get in touch.

A spokesman for British Transport Police said: “Detectives are appealing for witnesses to come forward after a 13-year-old girl was sexually assaulted on a train from Coventry to Wolverhampton.

British Transport Police officers are investigating an assault, of a member of staff, at Brighton railway station.

placeholder image — British Transport Police officers are investigating an assault, of a member of staff, at Brighton railway station.

“At around 9pm on Sunday, May 24, a teenage girl was sat on the train when a man sat next to her at the table. He then sexually assaulted her in Coach U and again in the on-train toilet.

“The train was the 8.09pm service from London Euston to Wolverhampton, and it left Coventry at 9.15pm before arriving in Wolverhampton at 10.06pm.

“A man in his 30s was arrested in connection on May 28 on suspicion of Sexual Assault by Penetration and has been bailed with stringent conditions while enquiries continue.

“Detectives are urgently appealing for anyone who may have witnessed the incident to come forward and help the investigation.

“Anyone with information is asked to contact British Transport Police by texting 61016 or by calling 0800 40 50 40, quoting reference 785 of 24 May. Information can also be given anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”