A 19-year-old man has been convicted after pushing a boy onto the rail tracks in north Wales, potentially putting the boy in significant danger.
Cameron Jones, of Trem y Moelwy, Penrhyndeudraeth, pleaded guilty to common assault at Caernarfon Magistrates Court on Thursday 8 June.
He was given an 18-week prison sentence, suspended for 12 months, and was ordered to pay court costs and a surcharge totalling £239. He was further ordered to undertake 150 hours of unpaid work within the next 12 months.
On Thursday 26 January, at around 8.30pm, Jones arrived at Porthmadog railway station and began to shout and act very aggressively towards the boy. Suddenly, Jones pushed the boy with such force that he was pushed from the platform and onto the railway tracks. Jones then left the station and the boy sought help at the neighbouring pub.
Police Constable Robin Lloyd-Williams from British Transport Police said:
“The potential outcome of this incident is unimaginable. Luckily, the victim came out of this incident physically okay, but it certainly left him very shaken. I would like to thank him for assisting us in our investigation.
“This type of crime is something we always treat very seriously and we will always take action when we can. I would also like to thank the Court for their time and the sentence handed down to Jones.”
If you experience any issues on the rail network, or at stations, contact BTP by texting 61016 or calling 0800 40 50 40 at any time. Always call 999 in an emergency.
Alternatively, call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
