Sheffield station: Tragedy narrowly avoided as man crosses to platform in front of oncoming train, say police

Police have described how a man risked his life making his way between platforms at Sheffield station in front of an oncoming train.

British Transport Police said in a tweet that the man had 'trespassed in front of an oncoming @northernassist train at #Sheffield station' while 'making his way between platforms'.

It added: "Utterly reckless behaviour that could have easily ended in tragedy. We robustly prosecute #trespass." The force said a summons had been authorised for a man in his 40s following the incident, which happened on October 11, between 11.45am and 12pm.