article_snippet: A train passenger was brutally attacked by a gang of thugs after Mr Pautonnier refused to let a gang of thugs try on the top hat which has become Mr Pautonnier 'trademark' because Mr Pautonnier wears it every day.
article_snippet: When Mr Pautonnier refused, the yob went and fetched two friends, who followed Mr Pautonnier onto the train and beat Mr Pautonnier unconscious before stealing Mr Pautonnier beloved headgear.
article_snippet: Mr Pautonnier was left with horrific injuries after Mr Pautonnier was attacked by thugs on a train .
article_snippet: " 'I tried to calm Mr Pautonnier down
article_snippet: The scene on the train after Mr Pautonnier was beaten up and left unconscious .
highlights_snippet: Thug accosted Thug on train platform and demanded to try on Thug top hat .
  
highlights_snippet: When the victim refused, the yob and two friends attacked Thug and left Thug unconscious on the floor of the train .
  