A man has been repeatedly stabbed in front of shocked passengers on a train in west London.

The victim, aged in his 30s, was attacked on board the train from Ashford to Hounslow while it was travelling into the capital on Sunday evening.

British Transport Police and paramedics were called to Hounslow station just before 6.40pm.

The man was treated at the scene before being taken to hospital. His injuries are not believed to be life threatening.

A man and a woman were arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm. Detectives have launched an investigation and are still conducting enquiries.

Officers are aware a number of other passengers were on board and would have witnessed what happened.

Those who were on board who have not yet spoken with police are asked to get in touch.