Appeal for witnesses after woman threatened on train – North Yorkshire

Detectives are today appealing for information after a woman was threatened by another passenger whilst travelling on a train to Middlesbrough.

At around 9.45pm on Monday 31 August, a man was reported to behave aggressively towards a woman on a train, travelling between Darlington and Middlesbrough in the presence of other passengers on the train.

A 60-year-old man from Middlesbrough was arrested in connection to the incident and has been released on conditional bail.

Detectives are appealing for those who witnessed the incident to get in touch with police.

Anyone with information is asked to contact British Transport Police by texting 61016 or by calling 0800 40 50 40, quoting reference 769 of 31 August.

Information can also be given anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.