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| Trowbridge platform edge child not in danger, says dad | Trowbridge platform edge child not in danger, says dad |
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| The father of a boy photographed with his head over the edge of a railway station platform says his son was never in danger. | The father of a boy photographed with his head over the edge of a railway station platform says his son was never in danger. |
| Ian Stanton, 46, said a picture posted online which has since gone viral did not portray the incident in Trowbridge, Wiltshire, accurately. | Ian Stanton, 46, said a picture posted online which has since gone viral did not portray the incident in Trowbridge, Wiltshire, accurately. |
| Tim Brown, who took the photo, described it as "absolutely unbelievable". | Tim Brown, who took the photo, described it as "absolutely unbelievable". |
| Mr Stanton is due to talk to British Transport Police. | Mr Stanton is due to talk to British Transport Police. |
| He said he did not agree with the many hundreds of comments on social media criticising his decision to let his six-year-old son Devon peer at the track from the platform edge on Saturday. | He said he did not agree with the many hundreds of comments on social media criticising his decision to let his six-year-old son Devon peer at the track from the platform edge on Saturday. |
| 'Inquisitive kid' | 'Inquisitive kid' |
| "We were on our way to the Bath Carnival and our train was delayed," he said. | "We were on our way to the Bath Carnival and our train was delayed," he said. |
| "Devon is an inquisitive kid and wanted to pick up a stone or piece of wood from the track as treasure. | "Devon is an inquisitive kid and wanted to pick up a stone or piece of wood from the track as treasure. |
| "I told him it wasn't a good idea and then he asked if he could have a quick look." | "I told him it wasn't a good idea and then he asked if he could have a quick look." |
| Mr Stanton said he was "standing right by" his son and "could see the direction the trains were coming from and the information board". | Mr Stanton said he was "standing right by" his son and "could see the direction the trains were coming from and the information board". |
| He said: "I knew the man who took the photo wasn't happy but it is just a snapshot - Devon was there for all of 30 seconds - and all the people who have commented weren't there. | He said: "I knew the man who took the photo wasn't happy but it is just a snapshot - Devon was there for all of 30 seconds - and all the people who have commented weren't there. |
| "Anybody who knows me and knows my kids would realise he wasn't in danger." | "Anybody who knows me and knows my kids would realise he wasn't in danger." |
| Mr Stanton added that high speed trains which pass through the station are always announced via the station intercom. | Mr Stanton added that high speed trains which pass through the station are always announced via the station intercom. |
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| Tim Brown, from Birmingham, who took the photo said when he challenged Mr Stanton he was told he was a "do-gooder". | |
| Mr Brown, who works for Network Rail, said he pointed out that freight or unscheduled trains could pass through at any time and he reported the matter to a guard. | Mr Brown, who works for Network Rail, said he pointed out that freight or unscheduled trains could pass through at any time and he reported the matter to a guard. |
| British Transport Police (BTP) said they had been made aware of a photograph "which shows a child in a dangerous position". | British Transport Police (BTP) said they had been made aware of a photograph "which shows a child in a dangerous position". |
| Mr Stanton said he contacted BTP voluntarily and was due to speak to them to give his side of the story. | Mr Stanton said he contacted BTP voluntarily and was due to speak to them to give his side of the story. |
| BTP said they were awaiting further information prior to launching an investigation. | BTP said they were awaiting further information prior to launching an investigation. |
| A spokesman for Great Western Railway (GWR), which manages Trowbridge railway station, said: "Trains often pass through railway stations without stopping and without appearing on any timetable at very high speeds. | A spokesman for Great Western Railway (GWR), which manages Trowbridge railway station, said: "Trains often pass through railway stations without stopping and without appearing on any timetable at very high speeds. |
| "Stay safe by keeping back from the platform edge and behind the yellow line at all times, and listen out for announcements." | "Stay safe by keeping back from the platform edge and behind the yellow line at all times, and listen out for announcements." |