CCTV appeal after train conductor assault in Edinburgh
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British Transport Police have released CCTV of a man they want to trace over the incident
A train passenger who assaulted a conductor on an Edinburgh station platform is being sought by police.
The male attacker boarded a Kirkcaldy-bound service with another man at Haymarket on 2 December at 21:20.
British Transport Police (BTP) said the attacker became threatening and aggressive to other passengers shortly after the train departed.
The conductor asked the man to leave but he followed the conductor on to the platform and assaulted him.
The incident happened at Edinburgh Gateway station.
BTP have released CCTV of a man they want to trace over the incident.
A BTP spokesman said: "Officers would like to identify him as they believe he may be able to assist with their inquiries into an assault of a train conductor which took place at Edinburgh Gateway station.
"Officers believe the man in the CCTV image may have information which could help their investigation."
A ScotRail spokesman said: "The safety of our staff and customers is our priority and any physical or verbal violence towards either is completely unacceptable.
"We will continue to work closely with the British Transport Police to clamp down on unacceptable behaviour."