British Transport Police are asking the public for information
Stephen Walsh
Police are appealing for witnesses after a ticket inspector was attacked on a north-east train at the weekend.
The incident took place on the 10.27pm Aberdeen to Dundee service at about 10.40pm.
The culprit, a man in his mid-50s, grabbed the 35-year-old man around the throat, as the train approached Portlethen station.
The suspect, who is described as bald, with a heavy-build, and wearing a black jacket, black trousers, a blue shirt, and a black scarf, got off at Laurencekirk just before 11pm.
Officers have reviewed CCTV footage and the man responsible is seen being dropped off by the driver of a silver estate car around 1.30pm the same day.
British Transport Police has appealed for anyone with any information to contact 0800 40 50 40, or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Police appeal for help after ticket inspector attacked on north-east train
