A Belfast Glider inspector has been forced to attend hospital after being assaulted while at work.
Police said they received a report of an assault on board a Glider at the Beechview Park area of West Belfast this morning, May 3. A male member of staff was assaulted by another man at around 8:50am.
The CRPO attended the Royal Victoria Hospital following the incident.
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Speaking to Belfast Live, Peter Macklin, Regional Organiser for GMB Trade Union said: "GMB utterly condemns these attacks, as it does for any form of violence against any worker for simply doing their job.
"We are seeking an urgent meeting with management to have serious discussions about how this ongoing situation can be addressed, and how our members can be supported through these unacceptable actions."
A PSNI spokesperson said: "The suspect is described as being aged in his mid-20s, with ginger hair and was wearing a grey hooded top and dark coloured bottoms.
"Enquiries are continuing and police would appeal to anyone with any information to contact them on 101, quoting reference number 421 03/05/23. Alternatively, you can submit a report online using the non-emergency reporting form via http://www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/.
"You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at http://crimestoppers-uk.org."
A Translink spokesperson said they are assisting the PSNI investigation, by providing CCTV from the Glider vehicle, the halt and body cam footage.
“A Glider CRPO was taken to hospital following an assault this morning near Beechview," they added.
“Public transport is vital for the community and we condemn any attacks on our staff or services. All our staff have the right to work without fear of abuse or violence and we will ensure our colleague is offered all appropriate support.
"We are assisting the PSNI investigation, including provision of CCTV from the Glider vehicle, the halt and body cam footage.
"We also offer a reward of up to £1,000 for anyone prepared to give evidence which leads to a conviction."
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