Police appeal for witnesses after six-year-old boy slapped on Edinburgh train
A six-year old was allegedly slapped across the face by a woman unknown to him.
Detectives are appealing for witnesses after a six-year-old boy was allegedly slapped across the face by a woman on board a train which arrived at Edinburgh Waverley.
The incident happened at around 3pm on Saturday, October 24, as the rail service from Morpeth, Northumberland, arrived at its final stop in Edinburgh.
The young boy was travelling with a relative when he was allegedly slapped across the face by a woman who was unknown to him.
The British Transport Police (BTP) said the incident was witnessed by several people, who detectives are now urging to come forward to help with their investigation.
No arrests have been made in connection with the incident and enquiries remain ongoing.
Officers are hoping to hear from anyone who was travelling on the service or was at Edinburgh Waverley around the time of the alleged assault and may have seen what happened.
A spokesperson for British Transport Police said: “Detectives investigating an assault on board a train in Edinburgh are appealing for witnesses to come forward to support their investigation.
“At around 3pm on Saturday 24 October, a six-year-old boy, who was accompanied by a relative, was slapped across the face by a woman who was unknown to him.
“The incident was witnessed by several people and detectives are appealing for anyone who saw what happened to get in touch to support the investigation.
“Anyone with information is asked to contact BTP by texting 61016 or by calling 0800 40 50 40, quoting reference 481 of 24 October.”