Man groped himself over trousers while blowing kisses at woman on train

The incident took place on board a train between Edinburgh Haymarket and Montrose on Friday, April 25.

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Police are hunting for a man who groped himself while blowing kisses to a woman on a train.

The incident took place on board a ScotRail service between Edinburgh Haymarket and Montrose between 4.40pm and 6pm on Friday, April 25.

Detectives were called after a man began staring at a woman before “touching himself over his trousers” and blowing kisses at her.

The man who is described as white, with long grey/blonde hair tied back in a ponytail, in his late-40s to mid-50s, of a slim build, and around 5ft 7ins, left the train at Montrose.

When last seen, he was wearing a light grey baseball cap, a dark grey jumper with a blue t-shirt underneath, black jeans and light brown boots.

He was carrying a large white and cream fabric suitcase and a backpack.

Anyone who witnessed the incident or has information is asked to contact British Transport Police by texting 61016 or by calling 0800 40 50 40, quoting reference 573 of April 25.

Alternatively, you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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