A ticket inspector was sprayed in the face with an unknown substance in an attack on a Glasgow train.

Officers are appealing for information after the incident on a train travelling from Crookston railway station to Corkerhill on 7 February.

The member of staff was working on board the service around 3.45pm when he was sprayed in the face with an unknown substance, which caused skin irritation.

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He experienced a reduced burning itchy sensation forcing him to rinse his face with cold water.

Investigating officer said: DC John McPhilemy said: “I am keen to speak to anyone who was travelling on board this service who may have seen, heard or even experience the effects of the substance sprayed within the carriage.

"We taking a hard-line approach against those who assault staff. We will arrest, prosecute and possibly ban from rail services anyone who uses violence against rail staff.”

Anyone with information is asked to call 0800 40 50 40 or text 61016  citing reference 221 of 14/02/2017.