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Liverpool Echo
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Ellen Kirwin

Man 'tried to throw guard in front of train' at Moorfields

A man was arrested after reportedly trying to throw a guard in front of a train at Moorfields.

A witness claims to have seen the suspect 'trying to throw' a Mersey rail guard 'in front of a train.' They told the ECHO it was "shocking to see."

British Transport Police has confirmed that they were called to reports of an altercation between a man and a member of rail staff, at around 9.09pm on Saturday, April 30. Officers arrested a 53-year-old man in connection to the incident.

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The suspect was taken into police custody but released and dealt with by community resolution. No injuries were reported in connection to the incident.

A spokesperson for the British Transport Police told the ECHO: "British Transport Police were called to Moorfields station at 9.09pm on Saturday 30 April following reports of an altercation between a man and a member of rail staff.

"A 52-year-old man was arrested in connection to the incident and conveyed to police custody. The incident was dealt with by community resolution."

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