CCTV images released after Nottingham tram ticket inspector hit by passenger in Basford

Police have released images of a man they want to speak to after a ticket inspector was attacked by a passenger who had not paid. A tram[1] worker was assaulted by a man at Armstrong Way in New Basford[2] at around 5.40pm on December 28, officers said. She had asked him to get off the tram at the next stop as he had not paid for a ticket, Nottinghamshire Police[3] said.

When the tram stopped, police said the man stood up and lashed out at the woman's body-worn camera - hitting her in the chest in the process. He continued to be verbally abusive towards the staff member as he left the tram stop. Officers have now released a picture of a man they want to speak to in connection with the investigation.

Get the latest news straight to your phone by joining us on WhatsApp[4] PC Daniel Humphrey, of Nottinghamshire Police, said: "The violence and aggression shown in this incident has absolutely no place on public transport, or anywhere else in our communities. "The staff member was simply trying to do her job in this instance, and really didn't deserve to be treated in the manner she was.

We would ask that anyone who recognises the man in this picture gets in touch with us, as we would like to speak to him.

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They can also report it anonymously to Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555 111." A spokesperson for tram operator Nottingham Express Transit (NET), added: "Abuse of any form against our employees or customers is totally unacceptable, and we will always report such incidents to the police. "We'll also do all we can to help them identify and prosecute those responsible.

This includes sharing high-definition footage from a CCTV system that covers the entire network and bodycams worn by our dedicated team of customer experience agents."

References

1. ^ tram (www.nottinghampost.com)
2. ^ New Basford (www.nottinghampost.com)
3. ^ Police (www.nottinghampost.com)
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