Child assaulted on Edinburgh train as police launch investigation

Summarised from Edinburgh Live's report · Updated 30 Oct, 13:02 · Archive

A six-year-old boy was slapped across the face by an unknown woman on a train arriving at Edinburgh Waverley.

A six-year-old boy was assaulted on a train arriving at Edinburgh Waverley on Saturday 24 October at around 3pm. The boy, who was accompanied by a relative, was slapped across the face by an unknown woman on the service from Morpeth, Northumberland. The incident was witnessed by several people.

Police have launched an investigation but no arrests have been made. Detectives are appealing for witnesses to support their enquiries. Anyone with information is asked to contact the British Transport Police by texting 61016 or calling 0800 40 50 40, quoting reference 481 of 24 October. Information can also be given anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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• Child on Edinburgh train 'slapped across the face' by unknown woman as probe launchedThe incident was witnessed by several peopleEdinburgh Live · 30 Oct, 12:24

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