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Newcastle man given suspended sentence for attacking female train passengers
Overview
Andre Langley, 32, from Newcastle, has been given a two-year suspended sentence after physically and racially abusing lone female passengers on a train between Leeds and Darlington. Teesside Crown Court heard he targeted women deliberately, assaulting a Polish passenger and an elderly woman, leaving both victims fearing for their safety on public transport.
Key points
- Andre Langley attacked and racially abused lone female passengers on a train travelling between Leeds and Darlington.
- Langley elbowed, kicked, and hurled graphic insults at his first victim while making derogatory remarks about her being Polish.
- He then punched an elderly and frail second passenger in the arm after she told him to calm down.
- Judge Amanda Rippon stated that Langley deliberately targeted women, noting he would not have behaved that way towards a man.
- Langley, who has 41 previous offences on his criminal record, was arrested at Darlington Station.
- He received a 52-week prison sentence suspended for two years, was ordered to complete 100 hours of unpaid work, and must work with the probation service.