BRITISH Transport Police officers are trying to trace this man after a member of rail staff was butted in the face during a ticket altercation.

The incident took place on Sunday, May 31, at about 2.20pm at Bradford Interchange station.

Officers are now appealing for public help to identify a man who they would like to speak to in connection with the assault.

PC Joel Varey said: "A man approached the ticket barriers to complain to staff about the price of a ticket.

"After directing him over to the station's supervisor office the man then became abusive and aggressive towards members of staff.

"A member of the station staff, a 45-year-old Bradford man asked the man to leave due to his behaviour and was butted in the face, suffering damage to his two front teeth.

"This was a violent and vicious assault on a member of rail staff who was simply doing his job; no-one should have to be subjected to such behaviour. He has been left extremely shaken following the assault and his two front teeth are now loose and will require ongoing dental treatment.

"We would like to speak to the man pictured in connection with this incident, if you recognise him or know his current whereabouts please contact us."

Anyone with information is asked to contact British Transport Police on 0800 40 50 40, or text 61016, quoting reference PSUB/B4 of 17/06/2015.

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