Police release CCTV in railway station hate crime probe

A TRAIN passenger was verbally abusive to an inspector for more than ten minutes after being asked to show her ticket.
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Police would like to speak to this woman

Police said the staff member at Rotherham Central station was very distressed after the April 6 incident, which is being treated as a hate crime.

A British Transport Police spokesman said: “At the station a revenue barrier was in force. A woman refused to show a ticket to the inspector when asked. 

“The woman then became abusive towards the inspector, which lasted for over ten minutes.”

PC Ewan Brechin said: “As you can imagine the revenue inspector was left feeling really upset and distressed over the incident. Everyone has the right to work and travel in a safe environment. 

“I am keen to speak to the woman in the CCTV image as I believe she has vital information about the incident that could help with the investigation.”

Anyone with information is urged to contact 0800 405040 or text 61016 citing reference 156 of April 21.