Witness appeal after teenager assaulted – West Scotland

Officers are appealing for witnesses after a teenager was assaulted on-board a train travelling between Airdrie and Balloch.

At around 3.30pm on Wednesday 6 October, the victim boarded the train at Singer railway station.

During the journey he was approached by two unknown men – one repeatably punched and kicked him while the other man filmed the assault.

The two men then ran off the train at Dumbarton railway station.

Officers would like to speak to anyone who may have witnessed the incident to assist their enquiries.

The are especially keen to hear from two women who comforted the victim immediately after the attack.

Witnesses, or anyone with information, can contact BTP by texting 61016 or calling 0800 40 50 40 quoting reference 432 of 06/10/21.

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