Witness appeal after rail staff assaulted in Cheshire

Detectives investigating an assault against a member of rail staff, on a train near Alderley Edge station, are appealing for further information.

At 10.40am on Monday 13 June, a train guard challenged a young man on the train over his ticket. The young man began to make violent threats towards him, before punching him in the face causing a cut on his eyelid.

The young man is described as white, around 16-20 years old, with dark brown hair. At the time of the incident he was wearing grey joggers, a dark green jacket, and black trainers.

Officers are keen to speak to anyone who witnessed the incident to assist their enquiries.

Witnesses, or anyone with information, can contact BTP by texting 61016 or calling 0800 40 50 40 quoting reference 167 of 13/06/22.

Alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.