Woman severely injured after two assaulted by teen at station

Two women were assaulted by a teenager wearing a Rangers flag around her neck on Saturday.

Woman severely injured after two assaulted by teen at station BTP

A young woman has been left severely injured after being assaulted by a teenager at a busy North Lanarkshire railway station.

The victim’s friend was also assaulted by the same woman at Coatbridge Sunnyside station on Saturday night.

British Transport Police are now looking to trace the suspect who is described as being around 18 or 19-years-old, with a heavy build and dark hair.

At the time of the attack she was wearing a Rangers flag around her neck.

Emergency services attended and the first woman assaulted is currently being treated for severe leg injuries in hospital.

Officers are now appealing for witnesses to the incident that took place at around 7.30pm.

A spokesperson from BTP said: “Several people are believed to have been at the station at the time of the assault and detectives are urging them to come forward with any information.

“Witnesses or anyone with information can contact BTP by texting 61016 or calling 0800 40 50 40.”

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