Pair charged after man attacked on train

Two men have been charged in connection with a serious assault on a train.

A man was attacked on a service from Coatbridge Sunnyside to Glasgow Queen Street at around 8pm on Tuesday.

His attackers were part of a larger group and they are believed to have left the train at Carntyne.

Paramedics were called and the man was taken to hospital with serious injuries.

Two men, aged 20 and 21, have been charged over the incident and they are due to appear at Glasgow Sheriff Court in due course.

Inquiries are ongoing.

British Transport Police have asked anyone with information about the incident to text them on 61016 or call 0800 40 50 40, using the reference 670 of February 18.

Alternatively, they can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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