A PENSIONER suffered a head injury when he was assaulted on a train running from Basingstoke last night.
The 70-year-old man was attacked while on the 5.54pm train travelling between Basingstoke and London Waterloo.
Two male teenagers were arrested at Weybridge station in connection with the incident, which was reported to British Transport Police shortly before 6.30pm.
Detective Inspector Andy Rose said: “A 70-year-old man was assaulted whilst travelling on the 5.54pm Basingstoke to Waterloo service. He was taken to hospital where he was treated for serious head injuries, before being allowed home.
“Two teenagers are in custody and will be interviewed in due course.”
Anyone who was travelling on the service and may have witnessed the incident is asked to contact British Transport Police on 0800 40 50 40, or text 61016, quoting the reference number AAUB/B12 of 8/10/14.
Information can also be sent to the Crimestoppers charity on 0800 555 111.
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