The video shows man seated at the front of the MetroLink train can be seen talking to several young men. After a heated exchange the man wearing a red shirt and hat punches the seated man in the face. The man puts up his fists to protect himself but never leaves his seat
The victim took the train to to Central West End and waited for police to arrive. He told investigators that he was seated on the train when he was approached from behind. The man in the red hat and shirt asked for his cell phone. The victim refused
An investigation is underway after cell phone video showed a man being beaten while riding the MetroLink Monday night.
According to the 43-year-old victim, a man in his early 20's asked to use his cell phone. When the victim declined to let the suspect use his cell phone, the suspect sat next to him and asked what he thought about the “Mike Brown situation.” When the victim responded that he had not thought much about it, the suspect began punching him in the face, according to the police report
Video surveillance of the incident showed two other men participated in the assault, police said.
When the MetroLink stopped at the Forest Park station, a security officer boarded the train and saw the assault taking place. The suspects left the MetroLink and the security guard notified police of the incident.
Following the assault, the victim complained of pain to his face. He also had a laceration on his nose and bruising on his face and forehead. According to police, the victim declined to receive medical attention at the scene.
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