Spitting Fiend Targets Staff and Train Driver at Cross Gates Station

Man Launches Shocking Spitting Attack

Just after 9pm on Tuesday, May 10th, a brazen man sprinted off a train at Cross Gates railway station and spat directly in the face of a station employee before making a quick getaway.

Returns to Rail Cab for Second Assault

In a bizarre twist, the same bloke came back shortly after, barged into the train driver’s cab, and spat in the driver’s face too, leaving staff shaken.

Have You Seen This Spitting Scoundrel?

If you know who this yob is or saw what happened, don’t stay silent. Contact British Transport Police immediately:

  • Text: 61016
  • Phone: 0800 40 50 40

Quote reference: 466 of 10/05/22.

You can also report tips anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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