COPS are hunting a pervert who touched himself inappropriately on a rush-hour Glasgow train.

The weirdo struck on the 4.24pm service from Glasgow Queen Street to Shettleston, on Tuesday, September 17 shortly after 4.30pm.

He boarded the train at High Street and sat opposite a woman. He then put his hand down his trousers and began touching himself inappropriately before leaving the train at Shettleston.

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The suspect was dark-skinned, aged between 17 and 20, around 5ft 7inches and was of a thin build. He had dark messy hair and dark brown eyes.

At the time of the incident, he was wearing dark navy cotton loose fitting jogging bottoms with a hole in the thigh and was carrying a grey rucksack in his hand.

Anyone with information, or any witnesses, are asked to contact BTP by calling 0800 40 50 40 or texting 61016 with reference 181 of 18 September.

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