A 15-year-old schoolgirl was allegedly sexually harassed on a train.

The girl reportedly boarded a London-bound train shortly before 10am on May 13 when a man moved seats to sit closer to her.

The man then allegedly took out his phone and directed it at her. British Transport Police (BTP)  have now released a photo of a man they believe is linked to the incident.

A BTP spokesman said: "Sometime between 9.50am and 10am on Monday 13 May, the victim, a 15-year-old schoolgirl, boarded the 9.52am West St Leonards service to Charing Cross.

(Image: British Transport Police)

"A man in the carriage, who had boarded the service at Hastings, moved seats to sit closer to the girl before taking out his phone and directing it at her.

"The man left the train at Charing Cross.

"Officers believe the man in the CCTV image may have information that could help their investigation.

"Anyone who recognises him, or has any other information, is asked to contact British Transport Police by texting 61016 or by calling 0800 40 50 40 quoting reference 228 of 13 May. 

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