Man arrested in Lancaster after threatening to infect train guard with COVID-19

The train guard was threatened by a passenger onboard a train travelling from Windermere to Lancaster yesterday evening (May 28).
By Matthew Calderbank
Published 29th May 2020, 09:08 BST
Updated 29th May 2020, 11:32 BST
The man was arrested at Lancaster railway station yesterday evening (May 28). Pic: GoogleThe man was arrested at Lancaster railway station yesterday evening (May 28). Pic: Google
The man was arrested at Lancaster railway station yesterday evening (May 28). Pic: Google

Officers with British Transport Police (BTP) were made aware of threats made towards a train guard onboard a Northern service from Windermere to Lancaster at around 8pm.

The male passenger had allegedly threatened to punch a train guard and infect him with COVID-19 shortly after the service departed from Windermere.

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The incident was reported to BTP and officers attended Lancaster railway station to await the train's arrival.

As the man left the train, he was met by officers who detained him before arresting him.

He has since been charged with Threatening Behaviour and remanded in custody.

He is due to appear at court this morning.