Man jailed for 14 weeks after threatening to infect Lancaster train guard with COVID-19

A man has been sentenced to 14 weeks in prison after threatening to infect a train guard onboard a service from Windermere to Lancaster.
Conrad Piotrowski, 42, was arrested at Lancaster railway station on Thursday, May 28. Pic: GoogleConrad Piotrowski, 42, was arrested at Lancaster railway station on Thursday, May 28. Pic: Google
Conrad Piotrowski, 42, was arrested at Lancaster railway station on Thursday, May 28. Pic: Google

Conrad Piotrowski, 42, of no fixed abode, appeared at Preston Magistrates' Court on Friday, May 29 charged with threatening/abusive behaviour.

Officers with British Transport Police had arrested him at Lancaster railway station following the incident at Winderemere station at 3.09pm on Thursday, May 28.

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He had been charged with Threatening Behaviour and remanded into custody after threatening to punch a train guard and 'infect him' with COVID-19 onboard a Northern service.

Piotrowski has been sentenced to 14 weeks in prison after pleading guilty to the offence.