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Scotsman
3 hours ago
- Scotsman
Couple caught engaging in sex act on board ScotRail train from Glasgow to Edinburgh
A couple engaging in a sex act on an Edinburgh-bound train were caught by a guard who was carrying out checks. Sign up to the daily Crime UK newsletter. All the latest crime news and trials from across the UK. Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... The pair boarded the Glasgow to Edinburgh ScotRail service at 7pm on Sunday, June 8, and sat in seats close to the doors at the back of the train. Shortly after the train left Glasgow, the woman began performing a sex act on the man. But the couple were interrupted by a guard who was carrying out his checks. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The couple were on a Scotrail service between Glasgow and Edinburgh. Pic: Contributed Both the man and woman have been described as white, aged in their 30s and of regular builds. The man had a greying short, scruffy beard and facial tattoos. He was also wearing a black baseball cap, a black hoodie, black jeans and was carrying a black backpack. The woman had blonde hair and was wearing a dark fur coat and black trousers. British Transport Police said the couple had been identified and officers are now appealing for witnesses to come forward. Anyone with information is asked to contact British Transport Police by calling 0800 40 50 40 or by texting 61016, quoting reference 554 of June 8.
Yahoo
13 hours ago
- Yahoo
Edinburgh train passenger caught performing 'sex act' on man as probe launched
Transport police are appealing for witnesses after a woman was caught performing a sex act on a man onboard an Edinburgh train. The couple boarded the ScotRail Glasgow to Edinburgh Waverley service at Glasgow Queen Street at 7pm on Saturday, June 8. They sat in the seats closest to the doors at the back of the train and shortly after it departed, the female was observed performing a sex act on the man before they were caught by a guard doing his checks. READ MORE: Edinburgh police erect cordon near cemetery as officer stands guard READ MORE: Three 'sorry' as Edinburgh man 'unable to dial 999' after mum goes 'missing' British Transport Police detectives say the couple have since been identified but witnesses are being asked to come forward. The man was white, in his late thirties, of regular build, with a greying short scruffy beard, facial tattoos. He was wearing a black baseball cap, black hoody and jeans and was carrying a black backpack. The woman was white, in her thirties, of regular build with blonde hair and was wearing a dark fur coat and black trousers. Anyone with information is asked to contact BTP by calling 0800 40 50 40 or by texting 61016 – with reference 554 of 8 June. Information can also be given anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. Join Edinburgh Live's Whatsapp Community here and get the latest news sent straight to your messages.
Daily Record
17 hours ago
- Daily Record
Couple caught in 'sex act' on busy Glasgow to Edinburgh train
The couple were only interrupted when the train guard approached to carry out checks. A police appeal has been launched after a couple were caught in a shocking indecent act on a busy ScotRail service between Glasgow and Edinburgh. The incident happened on board the 7pm train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley on Saturday, June 8. Shortly after departure, a woman was seen performing a sex act on a man in full view of other passengers. British Transport Police say the couple were sitting in the seats nearest the doors at the back of the train. Their behaviour was only interrupted when the train guard approached to carry out checks. The pair have since been identified, but detectives are now appealing for witnesses who may have seen the incident unfold. The man is described as white, in his late thirties, of regular build, with a short, scruffy greying beard and facial tattoos. He was wearing a black baseball cap, black hoodie and jeans, and was carrying a black backpack. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! 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. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. The woman is described as white, in her thirties, of regular build, with blonde hair. She was wearing a dark fur coat and black trousers. Anyone with information is urged to contact BTP by calling 0800 40 50 40 or texting 61016, quoting reference 554 of 8 June. Information can also be passed anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
The Herald Scotland
a day ago
- Entertainment
- The Herald Scotland
Glasgow is failing its music fans with shambolic public transport
There is something magical about the inclusivity of the event and it is quite honestly the most incredible music festival I have ever encountered. And it's accessible. Across Paris and the wider Île-de-France region, a special transport ticket was available for just €4.20 (around £3.50) that gave commuters unlimited access to trains, buses, trams and the Metro. Select Metro and RER (express suburban trains) were open all night to help revellers get between concerts and home safely. Oh, and did I mention every gig is free? The night-long celebration of music put Glasgow to shame. At least ScotRail decided to put on some extra late-night services to shuttle punters back to Glasgow Central after the gig. This is a nice step up considering the absolute shambles that the national rail operator caused TRNSMT-goers last summer. Tens of thousands of festival attendees were stranded on the last night of the festival (Sunday) at Glasgow Green thanks to ScotRail refusing to extend services beyond 6pm amid a dispute with workers over pay. Oh, and shocker, the Subway was not operating after 6pm either. The only time Glaswegians get a late Sunday Subway service is during the annual Christmas consumer frenzy. Our transport bosses appear to prioritise shopping over the consumption of music and cultural events. Music fans and parents of young TRNSMT attendees were rightly furious at either being stranded at the event or missing the big name acts they paid to see just to get home. Around 50,000 people attend each day of TRNSMT, many of whom are teenagers as the festival is open to those aged 16 and over. Those who had parents or guardians to pick them up were lucky, but many were stuck for a safe way to return home because of the lack of transport. TRNSMT is Scotland's largest music festival and people could not reasonably get home from it last year. Embarassing. (At the time of writing, ScotRail has remained tight-lipped about whether the firm will increase or extend its services for the TRNSMT festival, which takes place from July 11 to 13 this year.) It sends a message that political elites and transport chiefs do not place value on large scale music events. It seems like any event where people, especially young people, gather to enjoy themselves is something that authorities need to turn a blind eye to rather than accommodate. In Paris, experiencing the marriage of a comprehensive, integrated public transport system with a public, city-wide music celebration was both inspiring and bittersweet. Public transport and big events are interwoven. Huge numbers of people congregating in the same place need to be able to get to and from their destination safely, effectively, and efficiently. The local authority and the Scottish Government have a duty to people to ensure that this is a reality. The public has a right to have a good time. La Fête de la Musique, or World Music Day, was founded in 1982 by Jack Lang, then France's Minister for Culture. Inspired by musician Joel Cohen to create a large-scale public music celebration. The idea was 'music everywhere, concerts nowhere' – it is an inherently public event. And even better, it's fun. Even though it was hatched from a government department. The eighties weren't that long ago, and this is proof that politicians do not need to be so dull and serious all the time. With a little bit of creativity and motivation, we can have public events that people of all ages want to get involved in. With understandably tight local authority budgets, politicians need to be inventive. Imagine if Glasgow City Council could drum up this kind excitement for a grassroots, citywide music festival? After all, this is a big year for the city. But alas. We are stuck with poor public transport to pricey and privatised music festivals. Though I am sure we will see some hot pink Glasgow 850 posters slapped around TRNSMT next month. As an inherently free event, both to attend and participate in, the government in Paris does not directly bear the cost of La Fête de la Musique. They provide logistical support in terms of subsidized public transport and policing, but the focus is a spirit of collaboration and citizen-centred celebration. It is about the political will to make something like this happen. To see music bringing people together to let their hair down in civic spaces as a positive thing, rather than something to clutch pearls at. And if its not something the city is willing to provide for Glaswegians, at least make sure they have an affordable, reliable way to get home from the music events that are happening this summer. Which is the UNESCO City of Music, Glasgow or Paris? If you were to pose this question on a game show – wah-WAH. Paris is incorrect. It's Glasgow. So why are failing our music fans? It is utterly mortifying. Marissa MacWhirter is a columnist and feature writer at The Herald, and the editor of The Glasgow Wrap. The newsletter is curated between 5-7am each morning, bringing the best of local news to your inbox each morning without ads, clickbait, or hyperbole. Oh, and it's free. She can be found on X @marissaamayy1
Glasgow Times
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
Urgent warning ahead Chris Brown's Glasgow gig at Hampden
ScotRail encouraged concertgoers attending the show on Tuesday, July 1, to travel by train. The company emphasised that Mount Florida station is just a short walk from the national stadium and it will be the main station for fans. To support travel, the firm added extra carriages and additional services between Glasgow Central and Mount Florida before and after the concert. Gates at Hampden open at 5pm and queuing systems will be in place in the city centre and at Mount Florida, before and after the event. ScotRail encouraged customers to buy their return train tickets in advance through any of the available options, which include online, mTickets on the ScotRail app, at a ticket office, or at a self-service ticket machine. Extra staff will also be on shift to help. READ NEXT: I saw Lana Del Rey at Glasgow's Hampden Park - my verdict Phil Campbell, ScotRail customer operations director, said: 'We know events at Hampden are always a big draw, and we're pleased to play our part in helping fans get to and from the Chris Brown concert. 'Trains to Mount Florida will be the best option for getting to the stadium, and we're adding extra services and carriages to help you get there and back home. 'Our staff will be on hand across key stations to assist, help keep everything moving, and ensure everyone has an enjoyable journey.'
