Overview
- A 60-year-old man who was attacked outside Worcester Foregate Street station on Friday, July 3, was taken to hospital in a critical condition and is now described as critical but stable.
- British Transport Police initially arrested two men on suspicion of attempted murder and have charged Paul Grant, 61, and Mark Hughes, 34, with grievous bodily harm with intent.
- Grant has been remanded to appear at Birmingham Magistrates’ Court and Hughes has been remanded to appear at Kidderminster Magistrates’ Court during the next stage of the criminal process.
- Officers say the victim was repeatedly punched and stamped while on the ground and witnesses reported a large emergency response that included paramedics and the Midlands Air Ambulance.
- BTP has launched a public appeal for people who may assist the inquiry and says it is not seeking to identify any further suspects as detectives continue their investigation, a development that could prompt reviews of safety at busy transport hubs.