Woman punched and kicked by man on train as police launch urgent search

Officers investigating an attack on a train travelling from London to Scotland are appealing for witnesses after a woman was punched and kicked.

At around 11.20am on Saturday August 2, a 24-year-old woman was punched several times and kicked by a male, police said.

Several people came to the woman’s aid as the male fled to another part of the train.

The incident happened on a London King’s Cross to Aberdeen service, whilst the train was travelling between Newark Northgate and Doncaster.

The suspect is described as white, around 15-20 years-old, of slim build with short brown hair.

He was wearing a light blue baseball cap, black jacket, white t-shirt with black writing on the front and black shorts.

Officers are appealing for anyone who witnessed the incident to come forward.

Anyone with information is asked to text BTP on 61016 or call 0800 40 50 40, quoting reference 230 of August 2.

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