Preston Railway Station brawl sees police release pictures of four men

Police want to speak to four men following the brawl which took place Pic: British Transport Police

A mass brawl on a train at Preston Railway Station left young children ‘visibly distressed’ by what they saw.

British Transport Police has released pictures of four men in connection with the incident.

Police say around 9.45pm on Saturday 11 May violence erupted on the train as it was static at Preston Station. The train was heading from Manchester Airport to Blackpool North.

A number of passengers were punching, swearing and threatening each other and several people left bleeding.

A spokesperson for the Transport Police said: “A number of young children were also on the train and were visibly distressed by the what they witnessed.

“Officers would like to speak to the men in the images as it is believed they may have information that could help the investigation.”

Anyone who recognises them or has any information can contact BTP by texting 61016 or calling 0800405040 quoting reference 807 of 11 May.

Alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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