Witness appeal following an assault on Manchester/Stockport train

British Transport Police officers are appealing for witnesses following an assault on board a train between Manchester Piccadilly and Stockport stations.

At around 10pm on the evening of Saturday 29 April, the victim, a 43-year-old man was standing next to the onboard toilet when he was violently assaulted.

He remains concussed with severe eye pain and requires dental surgery as a result of the injuries he sustained in the attack.
Officers are appealing for anyone who witnessed what happened, or has any information, to come forward and assist the investigation.

Anyone with information is asked to contact BTP by calling 0800 40 50 40 or by texting 61016 – quoting reference 834 of 29/04/23.

Information can also be given anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on:

0800 555 111