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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Matthew Cooper

Police issue image of man after rape at railway station

Undated handout photo issued by British Transport Police (BTP) of Billy Ormiston, as detectives investigating the rape of a woman at Nuneaton railway station have named him as the man they would like to speak to in connection with the incident - (British Transport Police/PA Wire)

British Transport Police (BTP) have launched an urgent appeal, naming a man they wish to speak to in connection with a reported rape at a railway station.

Members of the public are being warned not to approach Billy Ormiston, who is understood to have connections to Coventry and north Warwickshire.

The appeal follows an incident at Nuneaton railway station on the night of 13 March, when officers were called to reports of a rape.

A section of the station was cordoned off to allow forensic inquiries to take place.

In a statement confirming that specially trained officers are continuing to support the victim, BTP appealed for information and urged anyone who spots Ormiston to dial 999.

The statement said: “Detectives investigating a rape at Nuneaton railway station in Warwickshire are releasing the name and image of a man they would like to speak to.

“Officers would like to speak to Billy Ormiston, who is aged 36 and has links to the Nuneaton, Coventry and Atherstone areas.

“Anyone who has information about Ormiston’s whereabouts is asked to text BTP on 61016 or call 0800 40 50 40, using the reference 708 of 13 March.

“For immediate sightings please do not approach him but call 999.”

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

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