Man injured after intervening in assault of woman on train platform

A member of the public was taken to hospital with a head injury following the incident at Bellshill train station.

Man suffers head injury after intervening in assault of woman on Bellshill train platform in North Lanarkshire © Google Maps 2023

A man was taken to hospital after intervening in the assault of a woman on a train platform in North Lanarkshire.

Emergency services were called to Bellshill railway station at around 11.37pm on Saturday after a man assaulted a woman.

A member of the public intervened, and was taken to hospital with a head injury after being seriously assaulted.

He has since been discharged.

The British Transport Police have launched a public appeal for information in the search for a man connected with the assault.

He is described as white, with a Scottish accent and has a shaved head with lots of tattoos.

At the time of the incident, he was wearing dark coloured clothing, however, removed his top to reveal his bare chest.

A BTP spokesperson said: “Anyone with information is asked to contact BTP by calling 0800 40 50 40 or by texting 61016 – with reference 2300042364.

“Information can also be given anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”