Man punched train driver multiple times before standing on track at Moss Side railway station

Police received an emergency call to Moss Side railway station following a disturbance on a train.

A passenger had reportedly punched the train driver multiple times before assaulting the conductor.

He then stood on the track to prevent the train from moving.

A 34-year-old man was arrested when British Transport Police arrived.

He was later charged with two counts of assault, a public order offence and railway trespass

He was also immediately recalled to prison.

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