BRITISH Transport Police are appealing to members of the public for help in identifying three men in relation to an assault on a ticket inspector at a train station.

The incident happened in the ticket hall at Rochester station at around 4pm on Saturday, March 31.

BTP PC Lucy Fisk said: “The victim was on duty with a colleague checking tickets near to the station exit when they were approached by a group of three males one of whom produced an out-of-date ticket.

“When challenged the group became aggressive and forced by the victim, pushing him into a door. He was left with bruises and scratches. The group then left through the main station exit.”

The three offenders are described as:

Male 1: white and in his early 30s, approximately 5ft 7in to 5ft 8in, medium build, balding, light hair, with an eastern European accent. He was wearing labourer-type clothes.

Male 2: white and in his 30s, approximately 6ft tall with a large frame, dark hair, wearing a black jumper

Male 3: white and in his 20s, approximately 5ft 7in to 5ft 8in, slim build, dark brown hair, and wearing a yellow high visibility jacket

Anyone who may recognise any of the three men pictured is asked to call the Witness Appeal Line on 0207 391 5275 quoting background log B8 of 9/5/07.