An appeal has been launched after a man in his 50s was allegedly assaulted and knocked onto the rails at a train station.

Northumbria Police have confirmed they received a report of a man shouting at another man who was taking pictures of the trains inside the station at 2:30pm on February 3.

They added the offender ran towards the man, before “swinging a punch” at him, and knocking him onto the rails.

The victim was able to climb off the rails with minor injuries, but was left “extremely shaken” by the incident.

The Northern Echo: An appeal has been launched after a man in his 50s was allegedly assaulted and knocked onto the

A Northumbria Police spokesperson said: “We received a report of a man shouting towards another man who was taking pictures of the trains inside the station.

“The offender has then proceeded to run at the man, swinging a punch at him, before knocking him onto the rails.

“The victim – a man in his 50s – was able to climb free from the rails with minor injuries, however was left extremely shaken.

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“As part of our ongoing enquiries, we've the issued the images of a man we'd like to trace.

“He was in the area at the time of the incident, and it is believed he may have information which could assist our investigation.

“The man, or anyone who recognises him, is asked to contact police using the ‘Report’ page of our website or by calling 101 quoting crime number 013487R/24.”