'Boy, 6, slapped by woman on train' prompting police appeal
Last updated 30th Oct 2026
Detectives are appealing for witnesses after a six-year-old boy was allegedly slapped across the face by an unknown woman on board a train arriving in Edinburgh.
The incident happened at around 3pm on Saturday, October 24th, as the youngster travelled on the East Coast Main Line with a relative on a service from Morpeth, Northumberland.
Police say the train had just arrived at its final destination when the woman, who was unknown to the child, struck him across the face.
Several people are understood to have witnessed the incident, and British Transport Police (BTP) are now urging anyone who saw what happened to come forward.
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A BTP spokesperson said: "No arrests have been made in connection with this incident at this time and enquiries are ongoing.
"Anyone with information is asked to contact BTP by texting 61016 or by calling 0800 40 50 40, quoting reference 481 of October 24th.
"Information can also be given anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111."
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