Search for bald man with tattoos after woman sexually assaulted on train

The attack occurred on a service from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeen on January 5.

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A manhunt has been launched by British Transport Police after a woman was sexually assaulted onboard a train.

The attack occurred on a service travelling from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeen on January 5 between 4.30pm and 5.06pm.

The attacker is described as a white man, bald, in his 50s, with tattoos on his right arm. He was wearing a black Sergio Tacchini-branded T-shirt, dark blue jeans and brown boots at the time of the assault.

Witnesses, or those with information, are urged to contact British Transport Police by texting 61016 or calling 0800 40 50 40 with the reference 89 of January 4.

Those wishing to remain anonymous can contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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