Angry Passenger Spits at Conductor on Winson Green Tram
British Transport Police have launched a hunt for a man involved in a nasty assault on a tram at Winson Green stop on August 10. The drama unfolded around 4.30pm as the tram sped from Wolverhampton to Birmingham city centre.
Ticket Row Turns Ugly
It all kicked off when a passenger was caught with an invalid ticket. The conductor followed the rules and asked him to buy a proper ticket or get off. The passenger refused and tensions boiled over.
“The irate passenger spat at the conductor before storming off at the next stop,” a police source said.
Police Release Image, Plead for Help
British Transport Police have now released an image of the man they want to speak to about the incident. They’re urging anyone who recognises him or holds information to step forward immediately.
- Text info to 61016
- Call 0800 40 50 40 quoting reference 2300093726
- Or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111
It’s a grim reminder of the dangers faced by transport staff every day. Police are keen to get justice for the conductor targeted in this shocking attack.
