A man has been left with a broken eye socket after being "repeatedly punched in the face" on a train to Newcastle.
The assault took place at around 4pm on July 5, when the train was travelling between Edinburgh Waverly to Newcastle Central.
The incident saw the victim get knocked unconscious on the train, which had set off from the Scottish capital at 2.10pm.
Detectives have now released a CCTV image of a man who they believe may have information that could help with the investigation.
A British Transport Police spokesperson said: "Detectives investigating an assault on board a train from Edinburgh to Newcastle have today released this image in connection.
"At around 4pm on 5 July on the 2.10pm train from Edinburgh Waverly to Newcastle Central station, a man was punched repeatedly in the face and was knocked unconscious suffering a broken eye socket.
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"Detectives believe that the man in the CCTV image may have information which could help with their investigation.
"Anyone who recognises him is asked to contact BTP by texting 61016 or by calling 0800 40 50 40, quoting reference 467 of 4 July.
"Alternatively, you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111."
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