Police are appealing for witnesses after a female train user was subjected to a barrage of homophobic and sexual remarks from a stranger.
The shocking incident took place on-board a ScotRail service in Fife at around 7pm on Tuesday, February 16.
The victim had boarded the train alone at Cardenden Station before the suspect got on minutes later at Lochgelly.
Whilst travelling towards Dunfermline Town, the man sat next to her before striking up a conversation.
But officers say the man then began making “sexual and homophobic” remarks towards the victim which were later reported to police.
A British Transport Police spokesperson said: “Officers are appealing for witnesses following an incident on-board a service travelling between Lochgelly and Dunfermline Town.
“At approximately 7pm on Tuesday 16 February, the victim boarded the train at Cardenden station alone.
“A man then boarded the same service at Lochgelly station and sat near the victim and began talking to her.
“After a short while, the man proceeded to make sexual and homophobic comments to the victim.
“Officers are keen to hear from anyone who may have witnessed the incident, in particular anyone on-board the service that evening.
“Any witnesses or anyone with information can contact BTP by texting 61016 or calling 0800 40 50 40 quoting reference 2100010008.
“Alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”
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