BRITISH Transport Police (BTP) officers are looking for a man who assaulted a female train guard on a journey from Lancashire and Cumbria.

Two CCTV images have been released showing a man officers want to talk to after the incident which took place on the late night service on Saturday, August 23. 

PC Gavin Daw said: "As the 9.15pm service from Lancaster to Barrow-in-Furness made its journey north, the female guard was assaulted.

"As the guard walked through the train, a male passenger placed his hand on her upper thigh.

"I have released two CCTV images of a man I want to identify. I believe he has information about the incident.

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"If you recognise the man in the images, please contact British Transport Police."

Anyone with information is urged to contact British Transport Police on 0800 405040 or by text on 61016 quoting reference B2/PSUB of 2 October 2014.

Information can also be passed anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.