Get all your news in one place.
100’s of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
Edinburgh Live
Edinburgh Live
National
Kris Gourlay

Edinburgh passenger assaulted by aggressive man on train service

The British Transport Police are investigating an assault onboard an Edinburgh train which led to the victim suffering facial injuries.

The incident occurred on an Edinburgh to Dundee service on Saturday, September 25, between 11:15pm and midnight.

Officers received multiple reports of an aggressive male on board the service. The assault is believed to have happened as the train travelled between the capital and Kinghorn.

READ MORE: Chambers Street Edinburgh: city centre street cordoned off in ongoing bomb scare

The suspect is described as white, 6ft tall and had bleached blonde hair. He was also wearing an orange t-shirt.

Officers are appealing for anyone who witnessed what happened to come forward and assist their investigation. If you witnessed the incident or have any further information, please contact BTP by texting 61016 with reference 754 of 24/09/22.

Alternatively, you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

READ MORE

Edinburgh man recruited to take part in 'mysterious' gang attack on chef

Edinburgh chef Tom Kitchin hosts Scotland players ahead of crunch Ukraine match

Edinburgh hospital operated beyond capacity every day last month as pressure on NHS rises

Edinburgh dad can play with his kids again after stranger gifts him life-saving kidney

Top Edinburgh lawyer considers moving to England to pay less tax

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100’s of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.