The man police want to speak with regarding an incident in which he jumped from the roof of a train into the Swan River near Fremantle.
Camera IconThe man police want to speak with regarding an incident in which he jumped from the roof of a train into the Swan River near Fremantle. Credit: Supplied/Supplied

Police release CCTV images of Freo train jumper

Staff WriterFremantle Gazette

POLICE are continuing their investigation after shocking footage emerged of a man jumping from a Fremantle line train into the Swan River at the weekend (April 7).

About 10.20am, a man was seen walking north on Stirling Highway, before loitering in the carpark of the train station for several minutes.

The man jumped a fence, crossed the railway tracks and climbed the outside of a recently arrived Fremantle bound train.

PerthNow Digital Edition.
Your local paper, whenever you want it.

Get in front of tomorrow's news for FREE

Journalism for the curious Australian across politics, business, culture and opinion.

READ NOW

A short time later, the man jumped from the moving train into the Swan River at the Fremantle rail bridge.

https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/content.communitynews.com.au/2018/04/11154037/20180411-153010.mp4

A video of the man jumping was shared on social media.

The man is described as light-skinned, with a medium build, about 25-35 years of age, with ginger hair.

At the time he was shirtless, wearing only dark coloured shorts and sneakers.

Police have released CCTV images of a man they believe may be able to help with their investigation.

Call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or make a report online at www.crimestopperswa.com.au.