A man has been caught masturbating on a Penrith-bound train.
At 1.00pm on Wednesday, November 27 a woman boarded a train at Town Hall Railway Station.
A 38-year-old Cambridge Park man entered the same carriage and sat two rows in front of the woman on a three-seater facing her.
The man continuously put his feet on the seats opposite him, blocking the walkway.
The 38-year-old kept waving at the woman trying to get her attention as she had her headphones on. The woman has ignored the man.
A short time later the woman noticed the 38-year-old was masturbating in his seat.
The woman quickly got up and alerted the guard that was on the train.
Police were contacted when the train arrived at Penrith Train Station. Police located the 38-year-old and arrested him. The man was taken to Penrith Police Station where he was charged.
The 38-year-old was bail refused and will appear in Penrith Local Court on Monday, December 16.
Emily Chate
Emily Chate joined The Western Weekender in 2024, and covers local news - primarily courts and politics. A graduate of the University of Wollongong, Emily has contributed to The Daily Telegraph and worked as a freelance journalist.