Security Guard Knocks Out Drunk Man Threatening Train Passengers

A security guard knocked out a reportedly intoxicated man who was allegedly harassing passengers on a packed train, in an altercation that quickly went viral on social media.

Footage captured the moment the suspect appeared to lash out at two security guards standing on the platform, seemingly attempting to re-enter the train.

The guards repeatedly shoved him back in an effort to keep him off the carriage, but tensions escalated when the man seemingly threw several punches.

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One particularly well-built guard then stepped down from the train and, without hesitation, struck the man in the face.

A powerful right hand followed, sending the suspect crashing onto the platform.

As the man lay motionless, the guard dragged his limp body away from the train before leaving him sprawled on the ground.

The video ended with the dazed man struggling to regain his footing.

The incident took place at Temperley railway station in Buenos Aires, Argentina, during a journey between Plaza Constitución Station and La Plata.

Witnesses said the man had boarded the train at Plaza Constitución already heavily intoxicated and quickly began causing chaos.

“He threatened everyone in the carriage,” one passenger recounted. “He shouted at a young woman, forcing her to move away.

If anyone so much as looked at him, he would walk up to them and start yelling. Then he took off his belt and shirt and continued swearing and harassing people.”

By the time the train reached Temperley, security staff from the Tren Roca service were waiting.

According to reports from vknews24, the guards initially tried to de-escalate the situation.

“They spoke to him respectfully,” the witness added, “but then he did what he did. They asked him to put away the cans of beer he was carrying, and it all ended like this.”

It remains unclear whether the man was arrested following the violent confrontation.

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