Investigation launched after train guard assaulted by passenger at Carnforth

By Michelle Blade
Published 31st Aug 2023, 09:40 BST
Updated 31st Aug 2023, 10:41 BST
The men boarded the train at Carnforth then one assaulted a train guard when he went to check tickets. Picture from Google Street View.The men boarded the train at Carnforth then one assaulted a train guard when he went to check tickets. Picture from Google Street View.
The men boarded the train at Carnforth then one assaulted a train guard when he went to check tickets. Picture from Google Street View.
A train guard was struck across the face after he went to check the tickets of four men who boarded a train at Carnforth.

BTP Lancashire said four men, likely returning from Leeds Festival, boarded a train at Carnforth.

The train guard went to check tickets and received abuse from one who then struck him across the face.

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The man was put off at Silverdale and the others left at Arnside.

An investigation is ongoing.

BTP Lancashire @BTPLancs tweeted: “On Monday four males, likely returning from Leeds Festival, boarded a train at #Carnforth.

"The guard went to check tickets, but received abuse from one who then struck him across the face.

"He was put off at #Silverdale and the others left at #Arnside

"Investigation ongoing.”