A HUNT is underway for a man after a daylight sex attack at a train station in Lanarkshire. 

Police have appealed for information following the sexual assault on a woman at Hamilton West last Friday. 

After getting off a train on platform two at around 12.10pm and walking up a flight of stairs, the victim was approached by a man who carried out the attack. 

The suspect is described as white, between 20-30 years old, of slim build, with dark hair and scars on his cheek and nose. He was wearing a black hoody with a white top underneath, and black trousers.

Officers are keen to speak to anyone who may have witnessed the incident to assist their enquiries.

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Witnesses, or anyone with information, can contact BTP by texting 61016 or calling 0800 40 50 40 quoting reference 290 of 15/10/21.

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