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Cardiff Railway Station assault and robbery: Police release CCTV images of four men

Police are on the hunt for four men allegedly involved in a terrifying early morning train station attack, which saw a man dragged to the floor and assaulted before his phone was stolen. See the images of the men police want to speak to.

NSW police have released CCTV images after an assault and robbery on the Central Coast earlier this month - just after 5:30am on Sunday 6 November 2022 when a 28-year-old man at Cardiff Railway Station was allegedly assaulted by four men
NSW police have released CCTV images after an assault and robbery on the Central Coast earlier this month - just after 5:30am on Sunday 6 November 2022 when a 28-year-old man at Cardiff Railway Station was allegedly assaulted by four men

Police are on the hunt for four men believed to be linked to a terrifying early morning attack on a train, which allegedly saw a 28-year-old man dragged from his seat and violently assaulted before his phone was stolen.

Just after 5.30am on Sunday November 6, a 28-year-old man boarded a southbound train from Broadmeadow Railway Station travelling towards Cockle Creek Station.

As his train pulled into Cardiff Railway Station, the alleged assault and robbery took place.

The 28-year-old man, who was seated at the time, was approached from behind by an unknown male who allegedly assaulted him before dragging him to the floor.

Then three other men also allegedly started to take part in the violent assault.

Three of the four men who police believe can assist with the investigation. Picture: NSW Police.
Three of the four men who police believe can assist with the investigation. Picture: NSW Police.
Two of the men police believe can help with the investigation. Picture: NSW Police.
Two of the men police believe can help with the investigation. Picture: NSW Police.

The men allegedly stole the man’s mobile phone before he was able to free himself and leave the train at Cockle Creek Railway Station.

Police have renewed an appeal for assistance as they attempt to track down the culprits. They have released images of four men who they believe can help the investigation into the alleged assault and robbery.

One of the men police believe can assist with the investigation. Picture: NSW Police.
One of the men police believe can assist with the investigation. Picture: NSW Police.
Picture: NSW Police.
Picture: NSW Police.

The first man is describe as being of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander appearance, aged 18 to 20, with black hair cut in a long mullet style. He was wearing a black shirt and red hat.

The second man is described as being of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander appearance and is believed to be aged in his thirties. He was wearing a black hooded ‘GANT’ brand jumper, black jeans, as well as red and black shoes.

The third man is described as being of caucasian appearance, aged 18 to 20. He was wearing a black hooded jumper, red shorts, red shoes and a red hat.

The fourth man is described as being of caucasian appearance, also aged 18 to 20. He had long brown hair and was wearing a green hat, black shirt, blue jeans and grey shoes.

Police are urging anyone with information about this incident to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Original URL: https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/newslocal/lake-macquarie/cardiff-railway-station-assault-and-robbery-police-release-cctv-images-of-four-men/news-story/a1c0eed7f3eff96209b973aaf285ec0f