A train passenger threatened to stab and kill a conductor after she told him how much a ticket from Liverpool to Newcastle would cost.
Abdi Mohammed turned violent when the employee was carrying out a routine ticket check on Tuesday, June 15, as he enquired how much the journey would cost to Newcastle after initially ignoring her.
When she told him the price he erupted with fury, began swearing and threatened to stab and kill her.
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She immediately backed away and ensured passengers’ safety by taking them into another carriage and locking the doors to separate them from Mohammed.
The incident happened close to Lea Green in St Helens.
Last week, Mohammed, 26, of no fixed abode, admitted a public order offence at Sefton Magistrates Court.
He was sentenced to 12 weeks in jail.
Investigating officer PC Richard King said: “This was a terrifying experience for the victim who was simply going about her work duties and she remains traumatised by Mohammed’s threats.
"“Her bravery in immediately looking after the safety of her passengers is testament to her character.
"“No one should be threatened with violence while just doing their job.
"We take any abuse towards members of railway staff seriously and it will not be tolerated on the network under any circumstances.
“I would urge anyone who experiences or witnesses violent behaviour on the railway to text us on 61016. In an emergency, always call 999.”
TransPennine Express Customer Experience Director, Kathryn O’Brien said “This was a really terrible incident against a member of the team and I am pleased that this man is now being punished for their threatening and terrifying actions.
"We will not tolerate any abuse and will continue to work with the BTP to ensure that everyone onboard our trains and at our stations are protected and supported when they are travelling with us.”
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