Two women seriously assaulted at train station as police make arrest

Officers were called to the scene of an 'altercation' at Westerton station.

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Police are appealing for information after two women were seriously assaulted in an incident at an East Dunbartonshire train station.

Officers were called to the scene of an “altercation” at Westerton station at around 10.30pm on Friday, March 25.

One woman was taken to hospital for treatment to her injuries.

A 32-year-old female was arrested and is currently in custody.

Police have appealed to the public for anyone who witnessed the incident to get in contact with them as they continue their enquiries.

A British Transport Police (BTP) statement said: “Officers are appealing for information after two serious assaults at Westerton station.

“At around 10.30pm on Friday, officers were called to an altercation at the station which had resulted in two females being seriously assaulted.

“A 32-year-old female has been arrested for serious assault and is currently in custody. Another female was taken to hospital for treatment to her injuries.

“Officers are keen to speak to anyone who witnessed the incident to help with their enquiries.”

If you have any information, call BTP on 0800 50 40 50.

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