Appeal following anti-social behaviour on train, CCTV issued: Torre
(TQ1 - Thursday, 24 November, 2011)

British Transport Police (BTP) officers are appealing for information after a man refused to pay for his fare subjected a member train conductor to abuse on board a train in Devon.

Officers have today released a CCTV image of a man they want to identify and speak to in connection with the incident which took place on a train between Newton Abbot and Torre railway stations at around 1.40pm on Friday, 7 October 2011.

Investigating officer, PC Michael Stupple, said:

"The female guard on board the1303hrs Exeter St Davids to Paignton service was checking tickets on the service when she encountered a man who had no ticket and refused to pay for one.

"He then subjected the guard to a torrent of abuse repeatedly swearing at her.

"This was also head by other passengers on board the train."

The man was in the company of another man, who paid his fare and caused the guard no issues.

Both of the men, who also had dogs with them, got on the train at Newton Abbot rail station

PC Stupple added:

“After viewing CCTV images from on board the train, I would like to identify and speak to the man in these photographs as I believe he will have information which can assist.

“The man we would like to speak to also had a dog with him which is described as a brown Staffordshire Bull Terrier with dark markings.

“Anti-social behaviour towards rail staff is completely unacceptable and will not be tolerated.

"Staff have the right to go about their duties without being subjected to abuse or aggression from passengers.

“Similarly, other passengers should not be subjected to foul language or anti-social behaviour from others.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact British Transport Police on 0800 40 50 40.

Alternatively call Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.

Police Force: British Transport Police (BTP)

Address:
Torre rail station
Torre
Torquay
Devon
TQ1