THE BRITISH Transport Police are appealing for witnesses following an alleged assault on a member of rail staff in Lostwithiel.
Officers have released a CCTV image of a man they would like to speak to in connection with the incident on Wednesday, December 5.
PC Steve Campbell, investigating officer, said: "Following a ticket dispute on First Great Western's 7.16pm Penzance to Plymouth service, a male passenger is alleged to have assaulted a member of staff on board the train.
"The incident happened as the train arrived at Lostwithiel railway station at around 8.25pm.
"Enquiries are on-going to identify the man responsible and I am now issuing a CCTV image and appealing for anyone who can identify the man in this photograph as I believe he will have key information which can assist the investigation."
Police are also looking for anyone who may have witnessed the incident to come forward.
Anyone with information is asked to contact British Transport Police on Freefone 0800 40 50 40, or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 quote incident reference B7/WWA of 03/01/2013.
