A train guard was assaulted when a group of people refused to buy tickets on board the train.

On Easter Monday (April 10) the guard approached and spoke to a group of four people who did not have tickets and refused to buy them.

As they left the service at Kirkham and Wesham station, a male punched the guard in the head, leading to the service being terminated at Preston.

Police say enquiries, including reviewing of CCTV, are ongoing.

A spokesperson for British Transport Police said: "On Easter Monday a train guard spoke with a group of four people who didn't have tickets and refused to buy them.

"As they got off the train a male punched the guard to the head. The train was terminated at Preston.

"Enquiries, including CCTV review, are ongoing."