COPS are hunting for a “masked man” who reportedly released gas on trams full of passengers.
Tram users were left scared after a man reportedly discharged a mystery gas on board aManchester tram.
Multiple incidents of the man releasing gas around the Abraham Moss and Crumpsall areas have been reported to police.
It is thought to be butane gas,according to the Manchester Evening News.
Lauren, who only gave her first name, was travelling from Market Street to Bury on the tram when a man boarded her carriage at about 8.30pm at Queen’s Road wearing “an industrial gas mask and blue backpack on”.
She said the man, who she estimated to be in his 30s, got looks from people because of his “large black mask” and a woman in front of her appeared to be “panicking”.
Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) has said in a statement that they are assisting with the Greater Manchester Police investigations.
A spokesperson for Transport for Greater Manchester said: “We are aware of these incidents on Metrolink and are assistingGreater Manchester Policewith their enquiries at this time.
“The safety of our Passengers and staff is a core priority – everyone has the right to feel safe and be safe across the Bee Network.
“Through the TravelSafe partnership our close working relationship with Greater Manchester Police is of vital importance, and we’ll keep working together to continuously improve safety across the network.”
