Violent Attack on Train Shocker at Sandhills Station

At around 9pm on Tuesday 7 March, a man boarding the train at Sandhills station was suddenly punched several times by a stranger.

Good Samaritan Threatened for Stepping In

Another passenger who tried to stop the attack was also threatened by the violent man. He initially got on the train at Cressington station at 8.42pm.

Police Appeal for Witnesses

If you recognise the attacker or have any information, contact British Transport Police immediately. Text 61016 or call 0800 40 50 40. Quote reference 590 of 07/03/23.

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