Man charged with attempted murder and 'possessing weapon' after Scots train 'assault'

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A man has been charged with attempted murder, assault and the possession of an offensive weapon following an incident on a Scots train on Friday night.British Transport Police (BTP) raced to Larbert Railway Station on February 16 following reports of a disturbance on a train heading towards the Falkirk station.

A 46-year-old man was arrested at the station and will remain in custody until appearing in court on Monday.Police have confirmed a 20-year-old man is fighting for his life in hospital following the incident and another has been released.A spokesperson for the British Transport Police said: "A 46-year-old man has been charged with attempted murder, assault, and possession of an offensive weapon following an incident on board a train heading to Larbert railway station around 7.40pm on 16 February."He will be remanded in custody until his appearance at Falkirk Sheriff Court on Monday 18 February.Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today.You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland.No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team.All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in!If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'.We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners.

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