Train conductor punched in face by man during routine ticket inspection in Blackburn

The incident occurred after the train conductor approached two men during a routine ticket inspection at around 3.30pm on Saturday, April 1.

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 are now looking to identify the man in the CCTV image.

A spokesman for British Transport Police said: “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 calling 0800 40 50 40, quoting reference number 412 of 01/04/23.

You can also report information online at https://www.btp.police.uk/reportcrime/.

Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via https://crimestoppers-uk.org/.