Police have released a new CCTV image after a train conductor was punched in the face.
The British Transport Police are hoping to speak with a man, who is topless in the CCTV image.
The incident happened on Saturday, April 1, at around 3.30pm.
A train conductor approached two men during a routine ticket inspection. One of the men allegedly became aggressive, punching the conductor in the face.
After departing the train at Blackburn, he reportedly attempted to fight the conductor before being dragged away by a friend.
Officers are now looking for the man in the CCTV image as he may have information that could help with the investigation.
A spokesperson for the British Transport Police said: “Do you recognise this man?
“British Transport Police are today issuing a new CCTV image after a train conductor was assaulted.
“The incident happened at around 3.30pm on Saturday, April 1, when the train conductor approached two men during a routine ticket inspection.
“One of the men became aggressive towards the conductor, punching him in the face.
“On leaving the train at Blackburn he attempted to fight the conductor before being led away by his friend.
“Officers believe the person in the image may have information that could help their investigation.”
Anyone who knows him is asked to contact BTP by texting 61016, or by calling 0800 40 50 40 quoting reference number 412 of April 1.
Alternatively, call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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