Police are looking for a man who assaulted a Metrolink staff member after he had been man had been asked to show proof that he had paid his fare.
The man became immediately aggressive with the staff member at Audenshaw tram stop and began to shout abuse at him before attempting to punch him. He was then subsequently removed from the tram before forcing the tram doors open to board the carriage again.
After re-boarding the tram the man began a sustained and vicious assault on the staff member, causing multiple injuries.
Inspector Griffin of GMP’s Transport Unit said: “This was an abhorrent assault on a man who was simply doing his job. Nobody should face the risk or threat of violence when at their place of work.
“We’re releasing this image today of a man we would like to speak to in connection with the assault and I would urge anyone who may recognise him to get in touch with us as soon as possible. We’re also appealing for anyone who was on the platform or the tram at the time who may have information or video footage to come forward and speak with us.”
