Re: Armed guard on the Illawarra Line

[Bill <wguest@xtra.co.nz>]

A later post says that the drunk has a fractured skull! No matter how much of
nuisance he was, there must be a better way of handling the problem that taking
to his head with a spanner!

If this is true - and not just a troll - then it is inevitable that a court
appearance will follow.

Dear God! Real Wild West stuff!

Bill

Chris Stratton wrote:

> There were reports in the local media about a Cityrail guard who hit a
> passenger over the head with a spanner. I think the passenger was drunk and
> had been pushing the emergency button. I suppose the guard will now get
> charged with assault.
>