BRITISH Transport Police have released a CCTV image of a man they want to speak to about an assault that took place at Birkenhead Park station on Tuesday.

Investigating officer PC Ryan Lee said: "A member of booking office staff advised a man who was attempting to travel from Birkenhead Park station that he would be unable to make his journey due to him being intoxicated. The man threw a beer can at the staff member, hitting him on the arm.

“We believe the man in the image could have vital information about what happened and we urge him, or anyone who recognises him, to come forward to help us with our enquiries.”

The incident occured at around 11.15pm on Tuesday, August 11.

Anyone with information should contact British Transport Police on 0800 40 50 40, or text 61016, quoting reference PSUB/B6 of 14/08/2015.

Information can also be passed anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.