Man facing court appearance after tram assault incident

Robert Stewart is alleged to have punched a TfGM member of staff in the face

A man is facing a court appearance after allegedly attacking a Metrolink tram staff member.

A post on the Oldham Police - GMP Facebook page read: "Robert Stewart 47 yrs charged today with assault by beating against TfGM staff.

"After becoming abusive disorderly on one of our Metrolink trams, Stewart is alleged to have punched staff in the face.

"He will be presented to court accordingly."

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