Adobe StockA hunt has been launched for a woman who slapped a child not known to her on a train in Edinburgh.
The six-year-old boy, who was accompanied by a relative, was assaulted by a woman who was unknown to him.
The incident unfolded on a service that had travelled from Morpeth in Northumberland and had just arrived at its final stop at Edinburgh Waverley around 3pm on October 24.
The British Transport Police said no arrests have been made and investigations are ongoing to trace the woman.
A BTP spokesperson said: “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 October 24.
“Information can also be given anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”
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