North Yorkshire man jailed for spitting at man in unprovoked attack on couple walking through Leeds Station

Rebecca Marano
By Rebecca Marano
Published 17th Nov 2022, 15:06 BST
Updated 17th Nov 2022, 15:07 BST
A Harrogate man has been jailed after spitting on a man’s head at Leeds Station.

Aaron Peter Wilson, 42, of Hookstone Road, Harrogate, started shouting at the 66-year-old victim and his wife as they walked past him.

When they ignored him Wilson followed them.

The victim turned around and told Wilson to go away.Wilson then spat at the victim's head.

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Aaron Peter Wilson, 42, of Hookstone Road, Harrogate, was jailed for spitting at a man in Leeds Station.Aaron Peter Wilson, 42, of Hookstone Road, Harrogate, was jailed for spitting at a man in Leeds Station.
Aaron Peter Wilson, 42, of Hookstone Road, Harrogate, was jailed for spitting at a man in Leeds Station.

He was found guilty of assault and jailed for four weeks by York magistrates on Tuesday November 8.

He was also ordered to pay £75 compensation.Investigating officer PC Anthony Sutcliffe said: "This was a disgusting and unprovoked attack on a gentleman and his wife who were just minding their own business making their way across the station."We will never tolerate behaviour like this and Wilson must now realise the implications of his outburst."If you witness or are victim of abuse or assault on the railway you can text us discreetly on 61016 or call 0800 40 50 40.”