Police appeal for witnesses after man racially abused on Perth train

Police are appealing for witnesses after a man was racially abused on a train between Perth and Dundee.

The incident is said to have taken place on a service which departed Glasgow Queen Street for Aberdeen at 5.45pm on Sunday, September 27.

Shortly before 7pm, the man was was racially abused by another man, who had boarded the train at Perth.

A British Transport Police spokesperson said: “Officers are appealing for anyone who may have overheard or witnessed the incident to come forward to support the investigation.

“Anyone with information is asked to contact British Transport Police by texting 61016 or by calling 0800 40 50 40, quoting reference 2600129303.

“Information can also be given anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”