BRITISH Transport Police have issued pictures of two men wanted in connection with an assault at Liverpool Lime Street station.

The incident happened at around 8pm on Saturday (August 10) when a man was refused travel due to his level of intoxication.

The man, and another man he was with, then became abusive towards rail staff with one of the men grabbing a member of staff by the neck and pushing a security officer.

British Transport Police Officers believe the men pictured may have information that could help their investigation.

Anyone with information is asked to contact BTP by texting 61016, or by calling 0800 40 50 40 quoting reference number 723 of 10 August.

Alternatively, call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.