Appeal launched after ticket inspector punched on Balloch train

A ticket inspector’s been punched in the face on a train between Balloch and Singer.

It’s understood a group of teens were asked to leave after they were caught traveling without tickets and refused to pay on Monday night.

One of them then punched the inspector twice in the head leaving him with minor injuries.

The offenders were both aged around 16-years-old.

One was around 5ft 5ins tall, with short dark hair. He was last seen wearing a blue hooded top and blue jacket, black gloves, bright blue jogging bottoms and black and grey Nike Airmax trainers.

The second offender was around 5ft 7ins, with a shaved head. He was last seen wearing a grey hooded top, dark jacket, dark tracksuit bottoms and dark trainers.

Investigating officer Det Con David Merchant said: “We’re investigating this incident fully and are determined to catch those responsible.

“It is disgraceful to think that someone can be attacked simply for doing their job – and so, if you know the men who did this, I urge you to get in touch.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact BTP on 0800 40 50 40 or text 61016, with reference 465 of 13 March.