‘Violent’ student jailed after pushing woman on train tracks at Glasgow Queen Street

A student has been jailed after he pushed a woman on the tracks at Glasgow Queen Street station.

Cheyanne Naeb, a PhD student from the USA pushed a female rail worker onto the train line on 1st February 2023.

The 26-year-old, who was living in Dundee at the time pled guilty to threatening and abusive behaviour and assault to injury and danger of life.

His sentencing was at Glasgow Sheriff Court, where those attending heard how Naeb approached a ScotRail worker after disembarking a train at the station.

He then started verbally abusing her because he had missed his next train before pushing her with both his hands which caused her to fall onto the tracks in front of a train.

Glasgow Times reported that Naeb walked away from the scene and across the tracks to another platform. He was later arrested for assault.

The worker was taken to hospital for her injuries and the court was told how she sustained extensive swelling and bruising to her hip because of the fall.

British Transport Police’s Inspector Gary Brown spoke out after the sentencing, he told Glasgow Times: “Rail staff play an integral role in helping keep the rail network safe.

“They have the right to do their job without fear of violence, abuse or intimidation and we will not tolerate any behaviour which threatens their safety.

“Naeb’s violent outburst, borne out of frustration at missing his train, could have resulted in tragic consequences for the victim.

“It is hoped that his substantial sentence will allow him time to reflect on his appalling actions and address his obvious anger issues.”

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Phil Campbell, Customer Operations Director at ScotRail also gave a statement following the sentencing, he said: “The safety of our people and our customers is our number one priority, and everyone has the right to go about their day in peace without fear of physical harm, harassment, or abuse.

“What happened to our member of staff was completely unacceptable and we are grateful to the court for imposing a custodial sentence.

“We hope this sends out a clear and unambiguous message to everyone that ScotRail staff should not be abused in any way, physically or verbally, while carrying out their duties.

“We work very closely with British Transport Police to ensure that Scotland’s railway is a safe environment for our customers, and our own people.”

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