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Craig Williams

Glasgow woman sexually assaulted on station platform before being harassed onboard train by attacker

British Transport Police are appealing for witnesses after a woman was sexually assaulted at Mount Florida railway station.

The incident occurred in broad daylight around 5.30pm on Saturday October 9, when the victim was approached by a man walking towards the station. While they both stood at platform one of the station, the man sexually assaulted her.

They both boarded the 5.46pm service towards Glasgow Central and the man sat in the seat across from the victim. He continued to make sexual comments towards her throughout the journey.

The man is described as white, in his mid-thirties, and of slim build. He had short ginger hair, hazel eyes and was wearing a black t-shirt with a beige denim jacket.

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Officers are keen to speak to anyone who may have witnessed the incident, particularly those who may have sat near them on the train, to assist their enquiries.

Witnesses, or anyone with information, can contact BTP by texting 61016 or calling 0800 40 50 40 quoting reference 280 of 14/10/21.

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

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