TRANSPORT cops are hunting for a gang of men who were chanting sectarian songs on a train before the Old Firm on Sunday.
British Transport Police said they are investigating the hate crime on board a train between Edinburgh and Glasgow.
The incident happened on board a ScotRail service between the two cities at approximately 9am to 9.44am on Sunday, March 11.
A passenger reported to the force that a group of males were chanting songs of a sectarian nature.
At Glasgow Queen Street, the train was met by BTP officers and they spoke and took the details of a man in connection.
Police are now appealing for witnesses to get in touch to understand exactly what happened and who was responsible.
If you were on board this train and can help officers investigate, please contact BTP by sending a text to 61016 or call 0800 40 50 40 quoting reference 168 of 11/03/2018. Alternatively, ring Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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