A man who was convicted of assaulting a tram conductor, exhibiting threatening behaviour and criminal damage to tramstops at Attercliffe and Cricket Inn Road, has been sentenced at court.
The individual was identified through CCTV and body-worn camera footage, and in partnership with South Yorkshire Police clear evidence was available which saw them plead guilty in court. They received a six-week custodial sentence and compensation has been awarded to the conductor (which is due to be paid).
Sean English, Managing Director at Supertram, said: “Our colleagues work hard every day to keep services running and support our customers, and they deserve to do so without fear of abuse or intimidation. We will always stand firmly behind our staff and take action against anyone who puts them or our passengers at risk.”
A Travelsafe Officer at South Yorkshire Police, added: “This sentence shows that violence, threats, or criminal damage on the transport network are taken extremely seriously. Through partnership with Supertram, we will continue to identify offenders and ensure they face the courts.”