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Detectives investigating a racially aggravated assault on a train from Glasgow are appealing for information.

A woman was subjected to a vicious verbal attack by three men on Wednesday, before being head-butted by one of the thugs.

The shock incident took place shortly before 6pm on Wednesday (March 14) on board the 5.42pm service between Glasgow Central and Paisley Canal.

Officers had been called to Dumbreck Station after receiving reports the victim was being abused.

An altercation between the woman and the group of men then followed, resulting in the woman being head-butted



A number of passengers on board the train reported the incident by texting BTP on 61016, however the victim hasn't yet made contact.

Detectives are now appealing directly to her to get in touch as a matter of urgency.



A British Transport Police spokesperson said: "Officers are also hoping to identify any new witnesses who haven’t yet contacted police.

"Likewise, it is possible that some passengers recorded this altercation.



"Anyone who was on board the train is now urged to contact BTP, as you could have vital information."



The three men were white and are believed to be aged between 16 and 18.

The first was approximately 5ft 9ins tall and was wearing a grey hooded top and jogging bottoms.

The second male was 6ft and had short brown hair; he was wearing a white and black tracksuit top.

The third male was 5ft 4ins tall and of slim build. He was wearing a dark hooded top and bottoms.



Information can be passed to BTP by sending a text to 61016 or by calling 0800 40 50 40 quoting reference 535 of 14/03/2018. Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.