Broken Bottles Barney At Gravesend Station

A group of thugs armed with broken bottles left their train station victim with swelling to the brain and serious facial injuries.

When friends of the victim tried to intervene they were also set upon by the violent group, who are currently being hunted by transport cops.

British Transport Police (BTP) have released these images of four individuals they wish to speak to about the incident.

BTP are requesting the assistance of the public to assist identifying them.

At approximately 10.00pm on Saturday, September 23 a large group of young men departed a train a Gravesend Railway Station, Kent.

Their victim was targeted on the platform.

He was then struck by repeated punches, including bottles and broken bottles.

When the victims friends tried to stop the attack they were also assaulted by the group.

Detectives would like to speak to the people in the images who they believe may have information that could help their investigation.

Anyone who recognises them is asked to contact British Transport Police by texting 61016 or by calling 0800 40 50 40 quoting reference number 805 of 9 September 2023.

Alternatively you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.