Passenger is attacked

Police are hunting for two teen yobs who punched and spat on a passenger on a Hamilton to Glasgow train last week.

The attack took place shortly before 5pm on the 4.44pm Scotrail service between Hamilton West and Glasgow Central. Police say the pair of teenagers got off the train at Blantyre.

An investigation has been launched after a man was violently assaulted on a Hamilton to Glasgow train.

Detectives from the British Transport Police are appealing for witnesses after a 49-year-old man was attacked by two thugs last Wednesday evening (April 19).

The incident is said to have unfolded shortly before 5pm on the 4.44pm Scotrail service between Hamilton West and Glasgow Central.

BTP officers say the two suspects boarded the train at Hamilton West and made a loud anti-social comment towards another passenger on the service.

The victim reportedly “glanced over” and was then approached by the duo.

The pair – both described as being aged 15 or 16 and wearing similar light green tracksuits – then began punching the man multiple times to the head and spat on him. They got off the train at Blantyre.

Detective Sergeant Dougie Gallacher said: “This was a seemingly unprovoked assault and we are working to identify those responsible. The victim required hospital treatment for his facial injuries.

“If you were on board this service and witnessed what happened I would encourage you to get in touch with officers immediately.”

Anyone with information is asked to text BTP on 61016 or call 0800 40 50 40 quoting reference 390 of 19/04/2017. Alternatively, pass information anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.