Masked man hunted after sex attack on 12-year-old girl aboard train

The schoolgirl was travelling from Balloch to Airdrie with her mother and sister at around 10.20am on July 25.

Masked man hunted after sex attack on 12-year-old girl aboard Glasgow train from Balloch to Airdrie iStock

A masked man is being sought after a 12-year-old girl was sexually assaulted onboard a train through Glasgow

The schoolgirl was travelling from Balloch to Airdrie with her mother and sister at around 10.20am on July 25, when the attack happened.

The suspect is described to be white, of medium build and average height, with short greyish hair and was wearing a black face mask that partially covered his face.

He was wearing a black hooded jacket, black bottoms with a red stripe down the leg, and black Nike trainers. He was carrying a black bin liner and a black rucksack.

The man is believed to have boarded the train at Dumbarton Central and got off at Old Kilpatrick Station.

Officers believe a person sat nearby may have witnessed the assault and are appealing for them to come forward and assist the investigation.

Anyone who may have witnessed the incident or have any information is asked to contact British Transport Police by texting 61016 or calling 0800 40 50 40 and quoting reference 210 July 25, 2023.

Alternatively, call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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