A MAN sustained a broken nose and broken teeth after being assaulted on a Glasgow Central to Ayr train.
Detectives from British Transport Police (BTP) are appealing for information following the assault on Friday, March 23.
The victim, a man in his twenties, joined the 12.15am service and as the train, travelling between Kilwinning and Irvine, another passenger was being verbally abusive – the victim when approached the man who was being abusive, who then became immediately violent.
He punched the victim in the face, causing him to bleed badly – other passengers came to the assistance of the man, who sustained a broken nose and broken teeth.
It is understood the suspect left the train at Irvine and detectives are now working to analyse CCTV evidence to identify the man responsible. At this time, a description of the man is not available and officers are appealing for witnesses to get in touch.
Anyone who was on board the train and hasn’t already contacted BTP is asked to send a text to 61016 or call 0800 40 50 40 quoting reference 28 of 23/03/2018.
Alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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