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Police Appeal for Key Witness After Attempt to Set Woman’s Hair on Fire on Merseyrail Train

Detectives seek the passenger who warned the victim to contact them, quoting reference 657 of 7 November.

Overview

  • The incident happened on November 7 on the 5.50pm Formby to Liverpool Central service.
  • Police say the man sat behind the woman and tried multiple times to ignite her hair.
  • A passenger next to the victim noticed what was happening, alerted her, and later spoke with her.
  • A 37-year-old man from Liverpool has been arrested on suspicion of common assault as the investigation continues.
  • Officers ask that passenger and his female companion, or anyone with information, text 61016 or call 0800 40 50 40 quoting reference 657 of 7 November, or contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.