British Transport Police want to speak to four men in connection with fights on a London to Birmingham train which resulted in a train guard also being assaulted
A rail worker was battered as huge brawl erupted on train as police release CCTV of four men they wish to speak to in connection.
Fights on a train heading saw passengers attacked and a train guard assaulted at Birmingham International as police issuing images of men they want to speak to. First, a man was reportedly attacked by three other men between 8pm and 9pm.
He was punched and kicked onto the floor but the injured man then reportedly got into altercation with two other men. As the train arrived at Birmingham International, a guard was then attacked as he tried to intervene to prevent a further fight involving two men. The incidents took place on a London to Birmingham train on Saturday, September 13.
A spokesperson for British Transport Police issued an appeal and said: “Officers have released these images in connection with an investigation into a fight on board a train from London to Birmingham in September that resulted in a member of railway staff being assaulted.
The first man is white, with short brown hair, shaved at the sides, of heavy build and wearing a red t-shirt. The second man is white, bald on top with grey hair. He is wearing a black t-shirt and has a tattoo on his arm.
The third man is white, wearing a black cap and sunglasses. He is pictured wearing a black Dsuared2 long-sleeve top with the brand name and Milano’ on the front.
“Between 8pm and 9pm on Saturday 13 September, a man was assaulted by a group of three other men as he was punched and kicked onto the floor. The fight was broken up, and the man who was assaulted then got into a fight with two other men.”
The statement continued: “Once the train arrived at Birmingham International railway station, a train guard was assaulted as he attempted to prevent a further fight from taking place between two men. Officers believe the men in the images may have information which could help their investigation into these incidents.
“Anyone who recognises them is asked to contact British Transport Police by texting 61016 or by calling 0800 40 50 40, quoting reference 743 of 13 September. You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”
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