To have wanted to report this guy

[Lalalax3]

Getting off a packed train at King's Cross today I noticed an extremely drunk man with his daughter. She was about 5/6, he had evidently brought her up to London for the weekend. I know he was drunk because a) he REEKED of booze b) his eyes were red c) he nearly fell off the train getting off. He went the wrong way towards the end of the platform before someone pointed him in the right direction. Last I heard of him was 'Right, let's go to Lessersqqquare'

My heart broke in two for his lovely shiny girl, with her backpack and excited eyes.

Should I have reported him? Could I have? Who to?

[drspouse]

Yes, British Transport Police

[Trifleorbust]

I'm not sure you will get anywhere with that.

[Lalalax3]

I recall him shouting about his pit bulls too, at one point

[Userone1]

I remember reading recently about 2 women having their children taken away and put into foster care, when they boarded a bus, drunk at 10am

[StillDrivingMeBonkers]

Pit bulls? In the UK? Really? Hysteria much ?

[Birdsgottaf1y]

If he didn't reek of booze then I'd say YANU. My kidneys are underperforming and my eyes go red when I'm physically struggling. I get clumsy, as well.

So the child was well presented? It's someone else's call, if he puts her in danger, in any way. You didn't see enough to report him.

Hopefully, he'd have something to eat and sober up.

[Moanyoldcow]

This makes me so sad.

[StillDrivingMeBonkers]

Diabetic ketoacidosis is usually manifested by the person's breath bearing a fruity or alcoholic odour. This is because the person's cells are not able to use the glucose he consumes for energy due to the cells' low insulin levels.
In this instance the body resorts to burning fat in order to provide energy for the cells, and by-products known as ketones are produced. As ketones accumulate in the bloodstream, the person's breath starts to give off an odour of alcohol.
Diabetic ketoacidosis is potentially life-threatening. See a doctor immediately if it is suspected.


www.reference.com/health/disease-breath-smell-like-alcohol-564172e5b0b95c88

[PatMullins]

Me too Moany

[Lalalax3]

He was pissed, not diabetic. I'm certain of that.

[Lalalax3]

Navy: From what she was saying her mum had put her on the train to meet him.

[Userone1]

You don't have to be an alcoholic to be pissed

[Lalalax3]

I didn't say he was an alcoholic

[Userone1]

I didn't say you did!

[Userone1]

A 5 year old on the train alone

[BoneyBackJefferson]

Your story would have to connect together better for it to have any long lasting legal affect.

[Birdsgottaf1y]

Out of interest, why didn't you alert a Guard, to make a decision on contacting the Police?

[Lalalax3]

im not trying to mount any kind legal threat

[John4703]

Report him to British Transport Police. If they check and there is no problem he has wasted 10 minutes, if they find a problem a child is saved from potential harm. The child will probably enjoy all the attention no matter what.
Child safety must come first.

[Userone1]

5 year old put on train alone to meet drunk father, who has pit bulls lol 🙄

[WorraLiberty]

Are you serious?

Should I have reported him? - Yes

Could I have? - Yes

Who to? - Transport police or absolutely any member of staff

[Userone1]

I'm just waiting to hear if OP heard the father talking about pissing his benefits up the wall and the crack pipe in his back pocket 🙄