Predator jailed for sexually assaulting women on Glasgow train

Mohammed Mirzai, 24, of no fixed address, was sentenced to 10 months’ imprisonment at Falkirk Sheriff Court on Thursday, April 9, 2026, after previously pleading guilty to two charges of sexual assault.

He was also ordered to sign the sex offenders register for 10 years and must pay a victim surcharge.

The court heard that on Friday, March 14, 2025, Mirzai boarded a 9.45 pm ScotRail service from Glasgow to Edinburgh and chose to sit next to a lone woman despite other seats being available before sexually assaulting her.

He got off the train at Falkirk High station, but members of the public who witnessed what happened took a photo of him, which the victim later sent to British Transport Police after texting 61016.

As detectives worked to identify him, a second woman came forward to report that Mirzai had also sexually assaulted her on the same Glasgow–Edinburgh train on Saturday, March 22, just over a week later.

He was traced and arrested on Thursday, July 17, and taken into custody for questioning before being charged.

Detective Constable Liam Deasley said: “Mirzai is a dangerous predator who targeted lone women in a routine manner, clearly finding a route that he felt comfortable and safe sexually assaulting women on.”

He added: “There is absolutely no place for this kind of behaviour, and I commend the bravery of the victims for coming forward and supporting the investigation so that we could put Mirzai behind bars.

“If you've been the victim of a sexual assault or witness one taking place, please report it to us by texting 61016 so that we can take action and secure justice.

“We take every report seriously, and will stop at nothing to put sexual offenders behind bars.”