Edinburgh Waverley train assault: Police appeal after six-year-old boy slapped
British Transport Police are urging anyone who saw a six-year-old boy allegedly slapped on a train arriving at Edinburgh Waverley to come forward.
Detectives are appealing for information following an alleged assault on a six-year-old boy aboard a train travelling to Edinburgh.
The incident reportedly occurred at approximately 3pm on Saturday, October 24, as the service from Morpeth, Northumberland, reached its final destination at Edinburgh Waverley.
The young boy, who was travelling with a relative, was allegedly slapped across the face by a woman previously unknown to him. British Transport Police (BTP) confirmed that several individuals witnessed the incident and are now being urged to assist with the ongoing investigation.
No arrests have been made in connection with the alleged assault, and enquiries are continuing.
Officers are keen to speak to anyone who was on the train or present at Edinburgh Waverley around the time of the incident and may have observed what transpired.
A spokesperson for British Transport Police stated: "Detectives investigating an assault on board a train in Edinburgh are appealing for witnesses to come forward to support their investigation." They added: "At around 3pm on Saturday 24 October, a six-year-old boy, who was accompanied by a relative, was slapped across the face by a woman who was unknown to him."
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