The two men argued before the victim suffered an injury above his eye
The British Transport Police want to speak to this man.(Image: British Transport Police)
A passenger was chased off a train by a man wielding a knife, police have said.
The incident happened on a train service between Bristol Temple Meads and Westbury on Friday, May 2.
On the 11.06am service, the train was approaching Bath Spa when the incident happened.
Between 11.10am and 11.30am, a man began arguing with the male victim.
As the train approached Bath Spa station, the man approached the victim and threatened to stab him.
The British Transport Police want to speak to this man.(Image: British Transport Police)
He proceeded to rummage through the victim’s bag.
A fight broke out between the two men before the victim fell and suffered an injury above his right eye.
The victim subsequently fled the train at Bath Spa.
He was pursued by a man who was now brandishing a knife.
British Transport Police have released three images of a man they’d like to speak to in connection with the incident.
The British Transport Police want to speak to this man.(Image: British Transport Police)
It is believed he may have information that could help the investigation.
The man pictured is seen wearing a black t-shirt and black hat.
The British Transport Police said: “Anyone who recognises him, or has any other information, is asked to contact British Transport Police by texting 61016 or by calling 0800 40 50 40 quoting reference 852 of May 2, 2025.
“Alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”