A MAN who punched a passenger at Taff’s Well railway station car park, has been sentenced, following a British Transport Police (BTP) investigation.
Craig Chambers, 47, of High Street, Pontypridd, was found guilty of actual bodily harm and a section 4a public order offence at Cardiff Crown Court on March 31.
He was handed an 18-month community order, 15-day rehabilitation activity requirement and a curfew between the hours of 8pm-6pm until August. Chambers was also ordered to pay a total of £1,095 in compensation.
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The offence happened on Saturday, September 6, at around 10.10am at Taff’s Well railway station.
BTP Investigating Officer Liam Perry said: “This type of behaviour will absolutely not be tolerated.
“If anyone ever experiences behaviour of this nature while travelling they can us text us discreetly on 61016, or call 999 in an emergency.”
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