Appeal for witnesses after woman assaults child – East Scotland

Detectives investigating an assault on board a train in Edinburgh are appealing for witnesses to come forward to support their investigation.

At around 3pm on Saturday 24 October, a six-year-old boy, who was accompanied by a relative, was slapped across the face by a woman who was unknown to him.

It happened on a rail service that had travelled from Morpeth, Northumberland, and just arrived into Edinburgh Waverley, which was its final stop.

No arrests have been made in connection with this incident at this time and enquiries are ongoing.

The incident was witnessed by several people and detectives are appealing for anyone who saw what happened to get in touch to support the investigation.

Anyone with information is asked to contact BTP by texting 61016 or by calling 0800 40 50 40, quoting reference 481 of 24 October.

Information can also be given anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.