Cameron Jones from Penrhyndeudraeth has been convicted after pushing a boy onto the track at Porthmadog railway station in Gwynedd.
Jones pleaded guilty to common assault Caernarfon Magistrates Court on Thursday 8 June and was given an 18-week prison sentence, suspended for 12 months, and was ordered to pay court costs and a surcharge totalling £239. He was further ordered to undertake 150 hours of unpaid work within the next 12 months.
Back on the 26th January, Cameron Jones arrived at Porthmadog railway station at around 8:30pm and began shout and act aggressively towards the boy. He then pushed the boy with such force that he was pushed from the station onto the railway tracks.
Jones then left the station and the boy found help in the neighbouring pub.
Police Constable Robin Lloyd-Williams from British Transport Police said: “The potential outcome of this incident is unimaginable. Luckily, the victim came out of this incident physically okay, but it certainly left him very shaken. I would like to thank him for assisting us in our investigation.
“This type of crime is something we always treat very seriously and we will always take action when we can. I would also like to thank the Court for their time and the sentence handed down to Jones.”
And where were the boys parents at the time?