A thug punched and bit a train guard in a brutal attack after being asked to put his dog on a lead.
The man was at Upholland Station, near Wigan, when he was approached by the guard and asked to put his pet on a leash before boarding the train shortly after 3pm on Wednesday, February 17.
When the man refused, the guard told him they could not board the train.
The pooch then chased after the train guard and bit him on the leg, the Liverpool Echo reports.
As the guard defended himself, the dog owner punched him in the face.
He then grabbed his head and reportedly said "I'll take your eye out".
The man then plunged his teeth into the guard's ear before fleeing with his dog into Upholland village, police said.
British Transport Police are investigating the attack and have released an image in connection to their enquiries.
A spokesperson for British Transport Police said: "Do you know this man?
"Officers believe the man in the image may have information which could help their investigation.
"If you recognise him, or have any information, officers urge you to please contact BTP by texting 61016 or calling 0800 40 50 40 quoting reference 288 of 17/02/21.
"Alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111."
