A man launched a vicious attack on a member of rail staff after forcing his way through a barrier without a ticket.
Michael Lucas tried to get through the barriers at Wigan Wallgate train station without paying on February 6 this year. After being denied and challenged by staff, he left.
But British Transport Police said the 32-year-old returned later that same day and forced himself through the barriers. CCTV showed him grabbing a 55-year-old member of staff by the throat.
