A man was punched in the face while travelling on a train between Shipley and Keighley.

British Transport Police are appealing for information following the assault on Wednesday, October 28.

The 22-year-old man, from Keighley, was hit in the face after an altercation with another man while travelling on a Northern Rail service at around 8.30pm.

The victim suffered a split lip, facial bruising and swelling.

British Transport Police officer Tony Greenwood asked for anyone who witnessed the assault to contact police.

He said: “A 42-year-old local man has been arrested and released on police bail in connection with the incident.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact the police on 0800 405040 quoting incident number 58 29/10/2009 or call Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.