Two teenage girls have been charged after a 13-year-old girl was brutally assaulted on a Metro train near Wallsend station in North Tyneside.
The attack occurred at around 7:55pm on Friday, 8 April 2025, and has sparked outrage among commuters and renewed calls for better transport security across the Tyne & Wear Metro network.
Shocking Incident Leaves Girl Injured
Northumbria Police responded to reports of the assault aboard a train near the busy Wallsend station. Upon arrival, the suspects had already fled the scene.
The victim %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_0%% to hospital for treatment. She has since been discharged and is being supported by %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_1%%, according to Chief Inspector Dave Morrison.
Two Girls Charged with Assault
Two 13-year-old girls have been %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_2%% with common assault by beating following their arrest shortly after the incident. They are due to appear in %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_3%% at a later date.
Northumbria %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_4%% have urged the public not to share speculation or unverified information about the case, warning that doing so could jeopardise ongoing legal proceedings.
Police and Community Demand Safer Metro Travel
Chief Inspector Morrison condemned the %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_5%%:
"Everyone deserves to feel %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_6%%. We are working %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_7%% with Nexus to ensure safety across the Metro network."
The %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_8%%. In %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_9%%, another violent attack occurred at Wallsend station, where a man was struck with a brick, prompting calls for long-term safety reforms.
Nexus, the Metro operator, is now %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_10%% to:
- Increase patrols across hotspot areas
- %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_11%% systems
- Promote %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_12%% awareness through community outreach
- Expand %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_13%%
Community Reactions Highlight Anxiety
Social %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_14%% was quick to react, with Metro users expressing their concerns:
"Feel so sorry for the %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_15%% on the Metro. Hope she's okay."
"Wallsend %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_16%% needs better patrols. This isn't the first time."
Authorities have again reminded the public not to post %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_17%% information about suspects, especially minors, as UK law guarantees anonymity in youth criminal proceedings.
Appeal for Witnesses
%%UKNIP_ANCHOR_18%% are calling on the public for assistance. Anyone who was at Wallsend station around 7:55pm on 8 April 2025 is urged to contact the %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_19%%:
- Visit: %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_20%%
- Call: 101
- Quote reference: NP-20250408-1103
