A BLIND man who was robbed on a train was assaulted after he tackled the suspect.

In yesterday's Evening Times we revealed Jonathan Prashar was targeted by a crooked couple as he travelled from Glasgow to Oban with his guide dog T and 80-year-old mother Brenda.

The incident happened on Tuesday on the 12.21pm ScotRail service from Glasgow Queen Street to Oban between Dalmuir and Dumbarton Central.

Jonathan, 51, from Wakefield in West Yorkshire, was distressed after his phone and other personal items were stolen.

He was on a trip to visit family in the Scottish Highlands.

Jonathan said: "My dog was under the seat. I leaned to pass something to my mother and I heard a man from behind ask if he could stroke the dog.

"I thought it was a bit strange but when you are busy you don't always think. He sat down on the seat.

"His girlfriend was sitting on the opposite side. They appeared out of nowhere.

"Very quickly he got up and said something to her and they shot off down the train.

"Within five minutes I realised my phone wasn't there. He had moved my rucksack off the seat. I went down the train and confronted him. He pushed me out of the way and they got off at Dumbarton Central.

"You have to try to move on, but I think they are scumbags."

After Jonathan's plight was revealed a member of the public handed £50 in to the Evening Times for Mr Prashnar.

His bus pass, train tickets and other personal items were also stolen. His work phone has now been traced to the Clyde Shopping Centre in Dumbarton.

Detective Constable Andrew Egan of British Transport Police said: "This was a despicable theft."

Witnesses should call 0800 40 50 40 or text 61016. Information can also be given anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555.