David Buckler approached a young girl outside the station and sexually assaulted her while walking with his trousers pulled down exposing himself

A man who exposed himself to a young girl outside Birmingham’s New Street Station has been given a Sexual Harm Prevention Order (SHPO).

David Buckley, 34, approached his victim outside the station’s busy entrance around 3pm on November 27, 2024.

He was said to have sexually assaulted her while walking with his trousers pulled down, exposing himself.

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He was reported by witnesses and British Transport Police launched an investigation.

Buckler pleaded guilty to exposure and not guilty to sexual assault on Friday, November 29.

Buckley, of no fixed address, was found guilty and sentenced at Birmingham Magistrates’ Court on January 21.

He was handed a six-month community order, to include a 30-day rehabilitation order, fined £120 and ordered to pay court costs of £110, sign the sex offenders register for seven years and was handed a five year SHPO.

Conditions of his SHPO include:

• Only entering a railway station if needs to travel and he has means to purchase a ticket for travel.
• Not to touch or come into contact with women or girls except where contact might be necessary.
• Not to lower clothing to expose himself in any public place.

Investigating officer Matt Kania said “Buckler behaved in a totally unacceptable manner, not only was it in broad daylight but at a time the station entrance was very busy.

“I would like to thank the victim and witnesses for supporting this investigation.

“We take all reports of sexual harassment and unwanted sexual behaviour seriously and will support victims throughout our investigations.

“If you experience or witness a sexual offence on the railway, I urge you to report it to 61016 in an emergency, always dial 999.”