UK - Man hurt in gang attack on train

[John Ashworth]

Man hurt in gang attack on train
BBC 20:16 GMT, Friday, 4 April 2008 21:16 UK

A 32-year-old man suffered injuries to his head and face in an attack on a train in Sussex, British Transport Police (BTP) have said.

The victim was punched in the head and jumped on by group of youths on the Brighton to Bedford service near Haywards Heath at 2330 BST on Thursday.

BTP said a fire extinguisher was used to smash the doors between the train carriages during the assault.

Four Crawley teenagers were arrested and bailed following the incident.

BTP said the victim was helped by a member of the public, who they would like to trace and speak to.