CCTV released after man 'repeatedly punched' 'til eye socket broke on Edinburgh train

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CCTV images have been released after a man was "repeatedly punched" in the face till his eye socket was broken on an Edinburgh train.

The terrifying incident took place on board a train to Newcastle on July 2 and cops have released an image in connection. Detectives probing the assault that took place on the 2.10pm train from Edinburgh Waverly to Newcastle Central station wish to speak to the man pictured.

They believe he may have information which could help with their probe. Anyone who recognises him is asked to contact BTP by texting 61016 or by calling 0800 40 50 40, quoting reference 467 of 4 July.

Alternatively, you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111. A spokesperson for the British Transport Police said: "Detectives investigating an assault on board a train from Edinburgh to Newcastle have today released this image in connection."They continued: "At around 4pm on 5 July on the 2.10pm train from Edinburgh Waverly to Newcastle Central station, a man was punched repeatedly in the face and was knocked unconscious suffering a broken eye socket. "Detectives believe that the man in the CCTV image may have information which could help with their investigation." Don't miss the latest news from around Scotland and beyond - Sign up to our daily newsletter here .