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Police are appealing for public assistance as part of an investigation into an incident on Sydney's rail network.
About 10am on Friday 10 October 2025, emergency services received a report of an assault, which occurred on a train travelling between Burwood and Redfern.
Officers attached to Sydney City Police Area Command were told a man assaulted a 26-year-old male passenger while travelling on the train. No significant injuries were sustained.
Police have released a description of a man they believe can assist with inquiries. He is described as being of Caucasian appearance, aged between 25 and 35, of medium build, about 180cm tall, with black hair and a black beard. He was last seen wearing a black polo shirt, blue shorts, beige slip-on shoes, and was wearing a blue backpack.
The man boarded the train at Villawood Railway Station at 9:32am and exited the train at Circular Quay Railway Station at 10:25am.
As investigations into the incidents continue, Police Transport Command North West have released CCTV images of persons who might be able to assist with inquiries.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Police Transport Command or Crime Stoppers on 0800 333 000.
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au Information is managed on a confidential basis. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.
