A top cop has slammed a 'violent' man after he pushed a rail worker onto the tracks at Glasgow Queen Street.

PhD student Cheyenne Naeb was caged after he shoved a member of rail staff onto the train tracks.

The 26-year-old American national, of Constitution Street, Dundee, pleaded guilty to threatening and abusive behaviour and assault to injury and danger of life.

The thug was sentenced to 20 months behind bars at Glasgow Sheriff Court on Friday, August 30.

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The court heard how on Wednesday, February 1, 2023, the offender approached a member of ScotRail staff who had just despatched a train from a platform at the station. 

He then began a tirade of foul verbal abuse towards her because he had missed the train before pushing her with both his hands, causing her to fall onto the tracks in front of the train.

The violent student then walked off from the scene and crossed the tracks to another platform.

999 crews then responded to a report of trespassing and stopped Naeb before it came to light that he shoved the worker. 

Cops then arrested him for assault.

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Following the shocking incident, the rail worker was taken to the hospital and sustained extensive swelling and bruising to her hip as a result of the fall.

Speaking out after the sentencing of the American national, BTP Inspector Gary Brown has slammed Naeb's 'violent outburst'.

He said: “Rail staff play an integral role in helping keep the rail network safe.

"They have the right to do their job without fear of violence, abuse or intimidation and we will not tolerate any behaviour which threatens their safety.

“Naeb’s violent outburst, borne out of frustration at missing his train, could have resulted in tragic consequences for the victim.

"It is hoped that his substantial sentence will allow him time to reflect on his appalling actions and address his obvious anger issues.”

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Meanwhile, Phil Campbell, Customer Operations Director at ScotRail, added: “The safety of our people and our customers is our number one priority, and everyone has the right to go about their day in peace without fear of physical harm, harassment, or abuse.  
  
“What happened to our member of staff was completely unacceptable and we are grateful to the court for imposing a custodial sentence.

“We hope this sends out a clear and unambiguous message to everyone that ScotRail staff should not be abused in any way, physically or verbally, while carrying out their duties.

“We work very closely with British Transport Police to ensure that Scotland’s Railway is a safe environment for our customers, and our own people.”