Fast-acting passengers spring into action after knifeman attacks person on packed Sheffield train

British Transport Police tweeted details about the incident yesterday, which allegedly happened on Friday evening on a ‘Sheffield rush hour train’.

They tweeted: “Fast acting passengers on a Sheffield rush hour train yesterday evening alerted BTP to a man who had assaulted a passenger and who was in possession of a knife.

“A 34-year-old man was arrested by officers at scene for assault and affray. Investigation ongoing.”