A man is in hospital with a broken jaw and a second man is being treated for a broken leg after an incident on a train.

The incident happened on the 6.46pm train from Manchester Piccadilly to Stoke-On-Trent on Saturday (February 27).

Three men were taken to hospital. A third man was treated after being hit by glass.

All men have since been discharged.

A 16-year-old girl was also reported to have been hit by flying glass but was not taken to hospital.

A spokesperson for British Transport Police (BTP) said: “We are investigating after four people were injured following a disturbance on the 6.46pm Manchester Piccadilly to Stoke train on Saturday, February 27. British Transport Police were called to Macclesfield Railway Station at 7.24pm. Three people were taken to hospital and treated for injuries including a broken leg and a broken jaw, they have now been discharged.

“We are reviewing CCTV from the service and speaking to witnesses.”

A spokesperson from Northern Rail said two trains had to be cancelled as a result of the incident.

Anyone with any information about the incident is asked to contact BTP on 0800 405040 or text 61016 quoting ref 538 of 27/2.