Assault at station café – Blackpool North

Do you recognise this woman?

British Transport Police officers investigating an assault have today released CCTV images.

The incident occurred shortly after 3pm on Tuesday 31 January when the victim approached a young woman standing outside the Pumpkin Café at Blackpool North Railway Station and asked her to stop swearing. The woman responded by forcing the victim into the café while repeatedly hitting her, dragging her to the floor and attempting to bite her.

Detectives would like to speak to the woman in the images who they believe may have information that could help their investigation.

Anyone who recognises her is asked to contact British Transport Police by texting 61016 or by calling 0800 40 50 40 quoting reference number 391 of 31/01/2023.

Alternatively you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.