TWO men are being sought by the British Transport Police after a staff member was racially abused at Birkenhead Central station.

The incident occurred when the 36-year-old staff member approached two men, who he believed to have been intoxicated, as they entered the station on Friday, August 25 at around 6pm.

CCTV images have been released of two men officers wish to speak to in connection with the incident.

It is believed that they may have information which could help the investigation.

Anyone with information can text 61016 or call 0800 40 50 40 quoting reference 532 of August 25, 2017.

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