A Network Rail employee was stuck by a brick, causing a large wound that required treatment, although the injuries were not serious. The episode started at 9.30pm on December 29th when a teenager tried to assault him in the hut at crossing gates. The gatekeeper tried to restrain the youngster by pulling him into the hut, the 16-year-old's friend helped him escape. After the incident, a brick was thrown through the window, hitting the worker on the head. The youth was identified and the British Transport Police went to the teenager's home to arrest him however, during the visit, an officer was allegedly also assaulted by the suspect.
Deborah Richards, of Network Rail, said: “We take attacks against our staff very seriously and want to protect them from this unacceptable conduct. Our employees have the right to dignity at work and a workplace free from threats and violent or insulting behavior.” The company recently launched a campaign to try to crack down on abusive and violent behavior towards its employees.
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