Transport police release image of man over Dundee train incident

They believe the man can help with inquiries into situation on April 25

Officers want to speak to this man after an incident on the Edinburgh-Aberdeen service
Author: Lindsay HerronPublished 28th Aug 2025

There's an appeal to trace a man after an incident on a train near Dundee.

British Transport Police have released an image of a man who may be able to help with their enquiries into the incident.

It happened at or just beyond Dundee railway station between 2.30pm and 6pm on Friday 25 April on the Edinburgh-Aberdeen service

The man is described as white in his late 40s or early 50s, slim build and around 5ft7 with long greying-blond hair tied in a ponytail. He is believed to have alighted the train at Montrose.

He was wearing a light grey baseball cap, a dark coloured jacket over a grey jumper, black jeans and light boots. He was also carrying a large white suitcase and a dark backpack.

Detectives are appealing for the man pictured, or anyone who knows him, to contact BTP by texting 61016 or by calling 0800 40 50 40, quoting reference 573 of 25 April.

Alternatively you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.