Man spits on pensioner 'minding his own business' in Leeds train station in 'disgusting and unprovoked attack'
A 43-year-old man who spat on a pensioner's head as he made his way through Leeds Railway Station with his wife has been jailed.
Aaron Peter Wilson, of Hookstone Road, Harrogate, was found guilty of assault and jailed for four weeks by York Magistrates Court. He was also ordered to pay £75 in compensation. The court heard how on Sunday, September 25, Wilson started shouting aggressively at the 66-year-old victim and his wife as they walked past him. When they ignored him Wilson followed them continuing to shout.The victim turned around and told Wilson to go away. At this, he then spat at the victim's head. A security guard at the station contacted British Transport Police. When officers attended Wilson became increasingly aggressive towards them and was arrested.
Investigating officer PC Anthony Sutcliffe said: "This was a disgusting and unprovoked attack on a gentleman and his wife who were just minding their own business making their way across the station. We will never tolerate behaviour like this and Wilson must now realise the implications of his outburst.
"If you witness or are victim of abuse or assault on the railway you can text us discreetly on 61016 or call 0800 40 50 40. In an emergency always call 999."
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