Four women allegedly spat at, punched, slapped and verbally abused on Gawler train line

A man has been charged after he allegedly assaulted four random women by punching, slapping and kicking them while on the Gawler train line on Sunday. He’s already out on bail.

The four women were allegedly assaulted by a stranger on the Gawler train line. Picture: File/Generic

A man has been arrested and charged after he allegedly assaulted four women on a train line in Adelaide’s northern suburbs.

Four female passengers on the Adelaide-bound train were allegedly assaulted by the man just before 9am with him verbally abusing them, spitting at them, punching, slapping and pushing them, police say.

The four women were travelling separately and did not know the man.

Police believe the incident took place between Kilburn and Adelaide.

The man was later arrested and charged with four counts of assault. Picture: File

Once in Adelaide, the 47-year-old man allegedly jumped the exit barrier and ran towards Adelaide Oval, where he was later arrested.

He has been charged with four counts of assault and was granted bail to appear in the Adelaide Magistrates Court in August.

The man, from Salisbury, has also been issued a three-month transport barring order.

None of the women required medical treatment.

Police urge anyone who witnessed the alleged attack or have footage of it to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or go to their local police station.