ChesterRoad
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This evening I travelled from Bournville to Chester Road. I got on the train and sat down, admittedly without a ticket. When I heard Revenue Protection Officers making their way down the carriage, I purchased a ticket on the Trainline app.
Minutes later, when the officer approached me, I provided the barcode, which he scanned and stated was not valid for travel. I stated that it was valid for the journey he was making, but he stated that as it was purchased after travel, it was not valid (I now know this is the case).
He asked me for my address, which I gave, and then my name. I stupidly answered with a comic name because I was frustrated. He asked me to produce something to confirm my name, which I refused to. I know stupid. He then told me it was an interview under caution and showed a badge. I then produced my driving licence to give my correct details.
The interview then continued where he asked questions, though frustratingly recorded responses as single words before I'd finished a sentence. At the end, he asked me to sign his phone. I asked why, and he attempted to record that I had refused to sign.
I confirmed I wasn't refusing, but asking for clarity on what I was signing. He said it was to confirm the interview was accurate. I said that it didn't say that anywhere, and he again said I was refusing to sign. I again just asked for some evidence of what I was agreeing to, and he said he would not hold up the train for me and got off. I continued my journey to my destination.
Questions are:
1. What next?
2. How can I settle this without a criminal record?
Minutes later, when the officer approached me, I provided the barcode, which he scanned and stated was not valid for travel. I stated that it was valid for the journey he was making, but he stated that as it was purchased after travel, it was not valid (I now know this is the case).
He asked me for my address, which I gave, and then my name. I stupidly answered with a comic name because I was frustrated. He asked me to produce something to confirm my name, which I refused to. I know stupid. He then told me it was an interview under caution and showed a badge. I then produced my driving licence to give my correct details.
The interview then continued where he asked questions, though frustratingly recorded responses as single words before I'd finished a sentence. At the end, he asked me to sign his phone. I asked why, and he attempted to record that I had refused to sign.
I confirmed I wasn't refusing, but asking for clarity on what I was signing. He said it was to confirm the interview was accurate. I said that it didn't say that anywhere, and he again said I was refusing to sign. I again just asked for some evidence of what I was agreeing to, and he said he would not hold up the train for me and got off. I continued my journey to my destination.
Questions are:
1. What next?
2. How can I settle this without a criminal record?
