Man jailed after masturbating in a train station - Glasgow

A man has been jailed after he masturbated in front of two teenagers at Glasgow Central station following a British Transport Police investigation.

Craig Anderson, 57, of HMP Barlinnie, was convicted of coercing a person into being present during sexual activity at Glasgow Sherriff Court on Wednesday 16^th February. He was sentenced to 218 days in prison and put on the sex offenders register for 10 years.

On the 15 January this year at 6.45pm Anderson approached two teenage girls, aged 16 and 17 years old, who were sitting on a bench on the main concourse at Glasgow Central station.

Anderson unzipped his trousers and masturbated. 

The incident was reported by the two girls to British Transport Police officers in Glasgow Central and he was quickly arrested at the scene.

BTP Sergeant Claire McCombe said: “Sexual offences will absolutely not be tolerated on the rail network. Everyone has the right to travel and feel safe.

 “We will always take reports of sexual offences seriously, and in this case were able to quickly arrest the suspect at the scene and bring him before the courts.

“If you are ever a victim of a sexual offence or sexual harassment on the railway network, you can text us discreetly on 61016 or calling 0800 40 50 40. In an emergency always call 999.”