Men released by police after questioning over tram conductor attack in Sheffield

Four men arrested over an attack on a tram conductor in Sheffield have been released under investigation after police questioning.
By Claire Lewis
Published 21st Jan 2021, 12:48 BST
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The men, two aged 18 and the others 19 and 23, were arrested on suspicion of assault after an incident on a tram at the City Hall stop on Tuesday, January 19.

It was reported that at 9.10pm, a 56-year-old conductor was attacked by a group of men.

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One or more of the group may have been ‘tram-surfing’ prior to the assault.

A tram conductor was attacked in SheffieldA tram conductor was attacked in Sheffield
A tram conductor was attacked in Sheffield

CCTV footage is being examined.

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