Officers are investigating an assault which happened in April on a train to Cowdenbeath

Transport police have released CCTV imagery of a man in his 20s who they believe has information about an assault which took place on a train travelling from Edinburgh to Cowdenbeath in April.

A spokesperson said the incident took place on the 7.49pm ScotRail service from Waverley on Saturday, April 11.

The British Transport Police have released a CCTV image of a man who many be able to assist with their enquires into an on-train assault | British Transport Police

placeholder image — The British Transport Police have released a CCTV image of a man who many be able to assist with their enquires into an on-train assault | British Transport Police

They said they believe the man, who is white and has short dark hair, may be able to assist enquiries as police investigate the incident.

The man is reported to be around 5ft 9in tall and of medium build.

The CCTV images show he was wearing a mint green Stone Island crew neck sweater and dark trousers at the time.

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Anyone with information is asked to contact the British Transport Police by texting 61016 or by calling 0800 40 50 40, quoting reference 732 of 11 April.

Alternatively, information can be given anonymously to the independent charity Crime stoppers on 0800 555 111.