Member of rail staff assaulted – Yorkshire

Do you recognise this man?

Officers investigating a staff assault at Hull railway station are today releasing images in connection.

At just after 11.30am on Monday 29 March, a member of customer service staff and members of revenue staff were at the ticket barriers at Hull railway station checking passengers’ tickets

During this time, a man approached a member of revenue staff and asked to purchase a ticket from Brough railway station. It is explained to him that he may not purchase a ticket but would be instead issued a penalty fare notice.

The man then became angry and started threatening staff before charging through the exit barrier where the member of customer service staff was stood.

As he charged through, he grabbed the staff member and forced her to one side before falling over, getting back to his feet, and running out of the station.

Officers believe the man in the images may have information which could help their investigation.

If you recognise him, or have any information, please contact BTP by texting 61016 or calling 0800 40 50 40 quoting reference 2100020446.

Alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.