BTP appeal after woman slaps a member of Merseyrail staff across the head in drunken rage

Do you recognise this woman?

Officers investigating an assault on a member of rail staff have today released an image in connection.

At around 9pm on Saturday 26 August, at Moorfields station, Liverpool, the victim, a member of Merseyrail staff, refused entry to a woman at the ticket barrier who he didn’t believe was fit to travel.

The woman responded by becoming aggressive and abusive, grabbing the victim's Body Worn Video and throwing it across the concourse before slapping him across the head.

Officers believe the woman in the CCTV image could have information about the incident which could assist their investigation.

Anyone who recognises him is asked to contact British Transport Police by texting 61016 or by calling 0800 40 50 40 quoting reference number 2300100361 of 26 August.  Alternatively you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.