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Man charged with racist attack on Metro
A MAN has been charged with a racist attack on a woman travelling on a Metro train.
David Humphries is accused of hurling racist abuse at the 44-year-old black South African before punching her in the face.
She was travelling to South Shields at about 5.30pm on Thursday when she was assaulted between Simonside and Tyne Dock stations.
Another man pulled the attacker away.
Humphries, 25, of Connaught Terrace, South Shields, was arrested when the train pulled into Tyne Dock station.
He was due to appear at South Tyneside Magistrates’ Court charged with racially aggravated assault this morning.
Police are still appealing for witnesses.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101 ext 69191.
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