Arrest after assault onboard Elizabeth South train

About 11.30am today (Friday 5 July), police and ambulance crews were called to the Elizabeth South railway station after the citybound train had stopped there, due to an aggressive male passenger who had allegedly assaulted three other passengers.

One of the victims, an elderly man was treated at the scene by paramedics for minor injuries.

A 27-year-old Elizabeth Downs man was arrested at the station and charged with three counts assault and affray. He was bailed to appear in the Elizabeth Magistrates Court on 16 August.

He was also issued a three month transit barring order.

The train was delayed for about half an hour but has since resumed normal services.

Anyone who may have witnessed the incident is asked to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or online at www.crimestopperssa.com.au