Police appeal after man “inappropriately touched” woman on Aberdeenshire train

Police are investigating after a woman was sexually assaulted on board a train.

The incident happened at around 9pm on Saturday April 1 on the 8.55pm Aberdeen to Inverurie service.

British Transport Police said she was walking along the aisle of the train when a man held his leg in front of her, causing them to bump into each other.

He then allegedly touched her “inappropriately”.

The man got off the train in Inverurie and is described as white, in his 60s and was wearing casual clothes.

The suspect, who is thought to have been travelling with three other men and four women, got off the train at Inverurie.

Anyone with information should call 0800 405 040 or text 61016, quoting reference number 183 11/04/17.