POLICE have released a picture of a man they want to find after rail staff were hit and verbally abused at Orpington Station. 

The incident reportedly took place after a man boarded a train on February 9 at 8pm.

After being asked to leave the service he then reportedly hit one of the Rail Enforcement officers.

Officers believe the man in the images may have information that could help the investigation.

If you recognise him or have any information, contact British Transport Police by texting 61016 or calling 0800 40 50 40 quoting reference 534 of 09/02/22.

You can also alternatively call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

A spokesperson for British Transport Police said: “Officers investigating an assault in on-board a train at Orpington railway station are releasing images in connection.

“At 8pm on Wednesday 9 February, a man verbally abused rail staff at the station and boarded a train.

“Rail Enforcement Officers then asked him to leave the service and he responded by striking one of them in the face before leaving the location.

“Officers believe the man in the images may have information which could help their investigation.

“If you recognise him, or have any information, please contact BTP by texting 61016 or calling 0800 40 50 40 quoting reference 534 of 09/02/22.

“Alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 11.”

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