THE CCTV still image of a man police wish to speak to following an incident on board the 10.44pm Carmarthan to Swansea train service has been released by British Transport Police.Officers report that the picture may be of a passenger that allegedly refused to buy a ticket and threatened to stab a member of rail staff.
“A man boarded the train at Pembrey and Burry Port station and went straight into the toilets. Said PC Chris Draisey, “When he finally came out, he was asked by the train manager to display his ticket, to which he replied he didn’t have one and had no intention of buying one.
PC Draisey explained: “When told that he needed to buy a ticket, the man became aggressive and started swearing at the train manager before threatening to stab him. On arrival at Llanelli, he again threatened him with violence before leaving the train.
“Fortunately, the victim did not sustain any physical injuries and no knife was seen at any stage; however, this was still a very distressing incident which left him intimidated and in some distress. Nobody should have to experience such threats and aggression simply for doing their job.”
Following the incident, which took place on Tuesday night (March 15) at around 11.10pm, officers have been pursuing several lines of inquiry.
Police have said that the man they wish to speak to in connection with the incident is described as white, in his 20s, about 6ft 4in and of medium build with thick, dark curly hair.
It is also said that the man had thin black rimmed glasses and was wearing a black and white Adidas hooded top, grey jogging bottoms and white trainers.
PC Draisey added: “I would now like to appeal to anyone who recognises the man pictured, or knows his current whereabouts, to please contact us, as I believe he may have key information which could greatly assist our investigation.”
If you have any information regarding the incident please call 0800 40 50 40 or text 61016 quoting reference 155 of 06/04/2016. Alternatively, information can be passed to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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