Man jailed for pushing woman who fell onto tracks - Glasgow

A 26 year old man has been jailed after he pushed a member of rail staff causing her to fall onto train tracks.

 

 

Cheyenne Naeb, an American national, of Constitution Street, Dundee, pleaded guilty to threatening and abusive behaviour and  assault to injury and danger of life and was sentenced to 20 months in jail at Glasgow Sheriff Court on Friday 30 August.

 

The court heard how on Wednesday 1 February 2023 Naeb approached a member of ScotRail staff who had just despatched a train from a platform at Glasgow Queen Street station.

He began a tirade of foul verbal abuse towards her because he had missed the train before pushing her with both his hands, causing her to fall onto the tracks in front of the train.

 

He then walked off from the scene and crossed the tracks to another platform.

 

Officers responded to a report of trespass and stopped Naeb before it came to light that he had pushed the member of staff and he was then arrested for assault.

 

The victim attended hospital and sustained extensive swelling and bruising to her hip as a result of the fall.

 

Inspector Gary Brown said: “Rail staff play an integral role in helping keep the rail network safe. They have the right to do their job without fear of violence, abuse or intimidation and we will not tolerate any behaviour which threatens their safety.

 

“Naeb’s violent outburst, borne out of frustration at missing his train, could have resulted in tragic consequences for the victim. It is hoped that his substantial sentence will allow him time to reflect on his appalling actions and address his obvious anger issues.”

 

Phil Campbell, Customer Operations Director at ScotRail, said: “The safety of our people and our customers is our number one priority, and everyone has the right to go about their day in peace without fear of physical harm, harassment, or abuse. 

 

“What happened to our member of staff was completely unacceptable and we are grateful to the court for imposing a custodial sentence.

 

“We hope this sends out a clear and unambiguous message to everyone that ScotRail staff should not be abused in any way, physically or verbally, while carrying out their duties.

 

“We work very closely with British Transport Police to ensure that Scotland’s Railway is a safe environment for our customers, and our own people.”