Man rushed to hospital after violent attack next to toilet on Manchester train

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A man has had to undergo dental surgery after being violently assaulted while onboard a Stockport train. At around 10pm on Saturday, April 29, a 43-year-old man was assaulted as he was standing next to a toilet onboard a train as it travelled between Manchester Piccadilly and Stockport stations.

The man remains in a concussed state and has suffered severe eye pain as a result of the injuries he sustained in the attack. READ MORE: Join the FREE Manchester Evening News WhatsApp community British Transport Police (BTP) officers are appealing for any witnesses with information on the assault to come forward in a bid to help them in their investigation.

A BTP spokesperson said: “British Transport Police officers are appealing for witnesses following an assault on board a train between Manchester Piccadilly and Stockport stations. “At around 10pm on the evening of Saturday 29 April, the victim, a 43-year-old man was standing next to the onboard toilet when he was violently assaulted. “He remains concussed with severe eye pain and requires dental surgery as a result of the injuries he sustained in the attack. “Officers are appealing for anyone who witnessed what happened, or has any information, to come forward and assist the investigation.” Anyone with information is asked to contact BTP by calling 0800 40 50 40 or by texting 61016 – quoting reference 834 of 29/04/23. Read today's top stories here READ NEXT: Man who lives above shopping centre left 'imprisoned' in his flat for a week Anger as council 'needlessly' tears down 175-year-old church over 'unbased fears' 'My daughter was in tears': Parents slam 'unfair' SATs and back headteacher who wants exams SCRAPPED Band abandons Manchester show after