Investigation launched after train guard assaulted by passenger at Carnforth
A train guard was struck across the face after he went to check the tickets of four men who boarded a train at Carnforth.
BTP Lancashire said four men, likely returning from Leeds Festival, boarded a train at Carnforth.
The train guard went to check tickets and received abuse from one who then struck him across the face.
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Hide AdThe man was put off at Silverdale and the others left at Arnside.
An investigation is ongoing.
BTP Lancashire @BTPLancs tweeted: “On Monday four males, likely returning from Leeds Festival, boarded a train at #Carnforth.
"The guard went to check tickets, but received abuse from one who then struck him across the face.
"He was put off at #Silverdale and the others left at #Arnside
"Investigation ongoing.”