A TEENAGE girl has been raped on board a train in a horror attack as cops released a CCTV image and launched a manhunt.

       The offence took place on board a train between Laindon, Essex, and West Ham at around 12.30am on December 9.

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       Police released a CCTV image of a man today they would like to speak to Credit: British Transport Police

       The victim boarded the train at Laindon station and was sexually assaulted and raped.

       Police released a CCTV image of a man today they would like to speak to in connection with the incident.

       Following a number of enquiries, officers believe the man in the CCTV image may have information which could help their investigation.

       Anyone who recognises him or has any other information is asked to contact BTP by texting 61016, or by calling 0800 40 50 40 quoting reference number 25 of 09/12/23.

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       Alternatively, call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.