Officers from our Transport Unit continue to investigate assault at Bolton Interchange
An assault occurred at Bolton Interchange on 19 November 2024, where a Transport for Greater Manchester staff member was struck on the head, resulting in injury. No arrests have been made, and authorities are seeking to identify a woman pictured at the scene to assist with the investigation. Inspector Steve Griffin emphasized the importance of safety at transport interchanges and urged witnesses to come forward.
A Transport for Greater Manchester staff member suffered head injuries Tuesday night after being struck while working at a Greater Manchester interchange, prompting a police manhunt for a woman captured on CCTV.
The assault on the TravelSafe Support and Enforcement Officer occurred around 9pm on 19 November 2024. Investigators have released an image of a woman they believe can help with their inquiry; no arrests have been made.
Inspector Steve Griffin from the Transport Unit condemned the attack: “Acts of unprovoked violence will never be tolerated. Staff and the public using the Interchanges across Greater Manchester should feel they are safe places and that is why we are constantly patrolling key areas to offer reassurance but provide support when needed. In this case, a member of staff has received wounds that thankfully didn’t result in any serious injury afterwards, but was going about trying to do their job and assist.”
Police urge witnesses or anyone with information to contact them on 101 or via the Live Chat function on their website, quoting log 3383 of 19/11/2024. Anonymous tips can be given to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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