Shocking moment rail workers use excessive force on visually impaired man while his terrified guide dog tries to save him - as the three men are stood down over the violence
- Sydney Trains staff and security filmed using excessive force on a passenger
- The visually impaired man allegedly removed from train at Blacktown Station
- He clung to foot of a staff member as they wildly shook their leg back and forth
- Sydney Trains spokesman Tony Eid condemned the display of excessive force
Rail workers have been caught red-handed using excessive force on a visually impaired passenger as his distressed guide dog looked on in horror.
Shocking footage shows Sydney Trains workers and security officers at Blacktown Station in Sydney's west rough handling a visually impaired passenger on Monday.
The allegedly drunk and aggressive man was removed from a train carriage before a fight broke out, 7 News reported.
Video from a mobile phone shows the man clinging to the leg of a shirtless officer, as his terrified guide dog circles the scuffle.
Rail workers have been caught red-handed using excessive force on a visually impaired passenger (pictured)
The officer supports himself on a bench before he wags his leg wildly back and forth in a bid to shake off the man.
Then in one brutal swing, he knocks out the helpless man and frees his leg.
'I didn't realise this until after I've looked back and saw my video that the man's been actually kicked in the head to be knocked out,' a concerned passenger said.
Sydney Trains spokesman Tony Eid said one of the staff was taken to hospital to be treated for a bite.
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Though he condemned the actions of the staff.
'That action is unacceptable,' Mr Eid said.
'That action is something that we do not condone and certainly we don't train our people to take that sort of action.'
No official complaint has been lodged and police said they would not take further action.
The station duty manager and two security contractors have been stood down as Sydney trains continues to investigate the altercation.
Shocking footage shows Sydney Trains workers and security officers at Blacktown Station in Sydney's west rough handling a visually impaired passenger on Monday night (stock photo)
