Train staff threatened with knife onboard Waverley to Aberdeen service

The man swore at a member of staff before producing a knife and threatening to use it.

Train staff threatened with knife onboard rail service from Edinburgh Waverley to AberdeeniStock

A hunt for a man has been launched after train staff were threatened at knifepoint on board an Edinburgh rail service.

The man swore at a member of train staff before producing a knife and threatening to use it while on a service running from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeen.

The incident happened at around 1pm on November 10.

British Transport Police described the man as white, about 5ft 11in tall, in his mid-to-late 20s, with black hair.

The man was said to be wearing a navy blue tracksuit.

Anyone with information regarding the incident is being urged to come forward.

A spokesperson for British Transport Police said: “Anyone who witnessed the incident is asked to contact BTP by texting 61016 or by calling 0800 40 50 40, quoting reference 322 of November 10.

“Alternatively, you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”

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