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06/08/2008
Woman Thrown On Tracks By Youths
A female commuter was thrown onto train tracks by two youths whom she had asked to stop smoking.
The victim was admitted to hospital with burns and a suspected broken collar bone after the attack at Farningham Road railway station in Kent, which happened around 7am today.
A spokesman for Southeastern rail firm said the woman had admonished the youths on the station platform, where smoking is prohibited.
A scuffle ensued and she was thrown onto the tracks before fellow passengers rescued her.
Train services between Kent and London were disrupted due to the incident during this morning's rush hour as the power had to be turned off.
The woman was treated at Durant Valley hospital in Darford but has since been released.
A Southeastern spokesperson said: "We are appalled by this incident and hope the perpetrators are quickly identified."
A spokesperson for British Transport Police said the woman was "lucky to be alive" as the "live" rail was carrying 750 volts of electricity.
"She could have been electrocuted or even struck by an early morning train."
He said that officers were studying CCTV footage of the incident.
One of the males is described as being a white male, in his mid 20s, about 6ft tall, of stocky build. He had short-cropped brown hair, was wearing beige shorts, a green round-necked t-shirt and trainers.
The second male was also white, in his early 20s, with a medium build, bright red shorts and a dark top.
Police are appealing for witnesses to come forward.
(DS/JM)
The victim was admitted to hospital with burns and a suspected broken collar bone after the attack at Farningham Road railway station in Kent, which happened around 7am today.
A spokesman for Southeastern rail firm said the woman had admonished the youths on the station platform, where smoking is prohibited.
A scuffle ensued and she was thrown onto the tracks before fellow passengers rescued her.
Train services between Kent and London were disrupted due to the incident during this morning's rush hour as the power had to be turned off.
The woman was treated at Durant Valley hospital in Darford but has since been released.
A Southeastern spokesperson said: "We are appalled by this incident and hope the perpetrators are quickly identified."
A spokesperson for British Transport Police said the woman was "lucky to be alive" as the "live" rail was carrying 750 volts of electricity.
"She could have been electrocuted or even struck by an early morning train."
He said that officers were studying CCTV footage of the incident.
One of the males is described as being a white male, in his mid 20s, about 6ft tall, of stocky build. He had short-cropped brown hair, was wearing beige shorts, a green round-necked t-shirt and trainers.
The second male was also white, in his early 20s, with a medium build, bright red shorts and a dark top.
Police are appealing for witnesses to come forward.
(DS/JM)
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