Originally Posted by Biscuits_AB

Then why didn't he do that? He had plenty of time to call BTP, but he preferred to hold the train up in the hope that the fare dodger would embarrass himself off the train. He's an old cunt and if any good does come of this, it will be him getting his jotters.

He didn't need to; a public-spirited passenger assisted him.

If he had called BTP, the fare-payers would have been delayed for longer at the destination whilst the driver keeps the doors shut waiting for BTP to show up and detain the micreant.

When the BTP do arrive, what they actually do is open all the doors to allow the trapped suspect(s) to escape and ensure they don't have to do any work in collecting statements and bringing charges. I've seen them do it; the work-dodging tossers.

Originally Posted by Biscuits_AB

Then why didn't he do that? He had plenty of time to call BTP, but he preferred to hold the train up in the hope that the fare dodger would embarrass himself off the train. He's an old cunt and if any good does come of this, it will be him getting his jotters.

He held the train up so that the passengers would do the lynching.
He asked big man to help, I wonder if he backed him up.

The conductor was an elderly man occupied to check tickets.

If some some mouthy little cunt tries it on..... it isn't worth risking your life for... why slate him?

How many times have you seen something similar and thought, " I wish I had the guts
to intervene?"

Originally Posted by vinniethemanxcat

The conductor was an elderly man occupied to check tickets.

If some some mouthy little cunt tries it on..... it isn't worth risking your life for... why slate him?

How many times have you seen something similar and thought, " I wish I had the guts
to intervene?"

Grind the little scrote into paste, spread him on the tracks to increase adhesion, and let others, including the ticket Inspector,carry on with their duties and their journeys without hassle. People pay for their tickets, why shouldn't he?

What is this obsession with the age of the Conductor. He had every right, whatever his age, to expect support in a so-called civilised society. Or is it "every man (woman) for himself"? We fail the society we live in - and those weaker than ourselves, if we cannot step forward when we see a wrong being committed.

I see there are not going to be charges against either party.

BBC News - 'Big man' video: No charges over passenger thrown off train

Typical - no happy ending.

Originally Posted by vvaannmmaann

Typical - no happy ending.

THere is for the conductor. He milked the incident for nearly 2 months of sick leave.

Originally Posted by vvaannmmaann

Typical - no happy ending.

I'd have loved to have seen the outrage if the 'Big Man' was bound over and made to pay damages to the fare dodger.

Originally Posted by Biscuits_AB

I'd have loved to have seen the outrage if the 'Big Man' was bound over and made to pay damages to the fare dodger.

And I would have enjoyed being a fly on the wall of the Crown Solicitors office as they debated the pros and cons of the case. For example where would they have found a jury if the "big man" had been charged and decided to defend himself all the way?

And the Inspector has had an extended paid holiday with no effect on his pension. I trust his health was not affected too much. The Railway company legal people will have learnt a few lessons too.

The general public will have noted something not particularly evident at the moment - the application of common sense and natural justice.

The scrote will be unlikely to try the same stunt again.

All in all a good result all round - if a little stressful for some.

A good result for Scottish justice.