POLICE say a man they want to trace in connection with an incident on board a train between Glasgow and Ayrshire has been identified.

British Transport Police said the incident happened on board a train between Glasgow Central and Johnstone stations on Wednesday, March 1.

Cops issued a still photograph of the man, taken from CCTV footage, on Tuesday morning (April 18) in an attempt to trace him.

A few hours later police said the man had been positively identified.

To report criminality on board a train service in Scotland call 101 and ask for the British Transport Police.

Alternatively, to inform police about an issue on board a train or at a railway station that doesn't require an emergency response, text 61016 or call 0800 40 50 40.