Man pushed onto tracks at Buchanan Street subway station

Detectives from British Transport Police are appealing for witnesses after a man was pushed onto the tracks and then assaulted at Buchanan Street subway station.

The assault happened around 8.25pm on Saturday 9 December after a train had pulled into the station. A man then left the train and walked along the platform, he then deliberately shoulder barged another passenger onto the tracks.

The victim, a man aged 23, then managed to quickly pull himself back onto the platform. However, the offender then approached him and punched him. The suspect then walked out of the station.

The suspect was a white man aged in his forties or fifties, he had receding dark hair and was wearing a black jacket, white shirt, black trousers and black shoes. He was with a woman and three other males.

Detective Constable Finlay Bruce from British Transport Police, said: ‘This was an extremely dangerous and violent assault which could have had ended in tragedy. The victim could have been struck by a train or been seriously injured, or even killed, by the high voltage electrical lines. It is essential we trace the person responsible.

‘What we know so far is that the suspect is believed to have been chanting football songs before he left the subway at Buchanan Street. Because of this, I believe he may have been at the Glasgow Rangers v Ross County match earlier that afternoon.

‘I am looking to hear from anyone who was at the station at around 8.30pm and saw what happened. Likewise, if you know someone who matches this description, then I would urge you to contact BTP as a matter of urgency.’

Anyone with information should contact BTP by sending a text to 61016 or by calling 0800 40 50 40 quoting reference 563 of 09/12/17. Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.