A gang of yobs threatened to stab and slit a womans throat, then punched her unconscious after she asked them to stop throwing stones.
British Transport Police have issued CCTV images of teenagers they want to speak to in connection with the attack.
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Officers have now revealed that after the attack, the yobs took photographs and video footage of the woman lying motionless on the floor using mobile phones.
Police said a group of youths, thought to be aged between 10 and 15, were reported to be causing a disturbance at Mossley railway station in Tameside when the passenger, aged in her 30s, intervened.
She was alone at the time stood on a platform waiting for a train.
Police said she was turned on after she asked them to stop throwing stones.
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In a new statement about the attack, BTP said: After threatening to stab the woman and cut her throat, one of the youths pushed and shoved her, before knocking her unconscious by
punching her in the face.
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The youths then ran off after taking photos and videos of the motionless woman.
She was treated at the scene by paramedics, who were called in the aftermath, and later taken to hospital for checks. Police said she suffered bruising to the jaw.
The victim, who hasnt been named, is now believed to be recovering.
Its understood police were initially contacted as the gang were throwing stones on to the railway tracks near to the station on Manchester Road in Mossley.
A spokesman for BTP added: Officers would like to speak to the people in these images as they believe they may be able to help them with their enquiries.
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The incident happened at around 8.40pm on Saturday, May 5.
The spokesman added: Text 61016 or call 0800 40 50 40, quoting 651 of 1 June, if they look familiar or you have any information that could help our investigation.
Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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