iStockPolice are appealing for witnesses after a teenage girl was sexually assaulted on a train to Aberdeen.
The 15-year-old girl was on the service from Edinburgh Waverley between 9pm and 9.30pm on August 24 when she was assaulted by a man in his 40s.
Members of the public stepped in to help the girl after noticing that she was in distress before the man was removed from the train at Inverkeithing.
The man was described as in his 40s or 50s, around 5ft 10 with short, dirty blond hair. He was wearing a pink shirt and beige shorts.
British Transport Police are appealing for members of the public who intervened to come forward.
Witnesses are asked to contact BTP by texting 61016 or by calling 0800 40 50 40, quoting reference 541 of August 25.
Alternatively, you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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