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Liverpool Echo
Liverpool Echo
National
Ellen Kirwin

Man punched repeatedly by stranger on Merseyrail train

A man was repeatedly punched by a stranger on a Merseyrail train.

An investigation has been launched after the victim was attacked onboard a train which was travelling between Sandhills and Waterloo. The attack took place at around 9pm on Tuesday, March 7 after the victim boarded the train at Sandhills station.

The suspect, who didn't know the victim, punched him several times. A passenger who attempted to stop the attack was then also threatened by the suspect.

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Police have now released a CCTV image of a man who they believe will be able to help the investigation. The person pictured could have information about the incident.

A spokesperson for the British Transport Police said: "Detectives investigating an assault on-board a train travelling between Sandhills and Waterloo station are releasing CCTV images in connection. At around 9pm on Tuesday 7 March, the victim boarded the train at Sandhills station where he was confronted by a stranger who punched him several times.

"Another passenger who attempted to intervene was also threatened by the man, who boarded the service at Cressington station at 8.42pm. Detectives believe the man in the CCTV images may have information that could help their investigation.

"Anyone who recognises him is asked to contact BTP by texting 61016, or by calling 0800 40 50 40 quoting reference 590 of 07/03/23."

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