A train passenger was beaten with a knuckleduster and left needing hospital treatment for his injuries after asking two men on board to wear face masks.
The 52-year-old victim was kicked as he stepped off the train at Barnes station, in southwest London, before being attacked with the weapon on the platform shortly before 12.30pm on November 7.
He was later taken to hospital where he was treated for several broken ribs and a punctured lung.
British Transport Police said the man had asked two fellow passengers to cover their faces shortly before the incident. Face coverings are mandatory on public transport unless you are exempt.
They have released CCTV images of two men who ‘may have information which could help their investigation’.
Anyone with information can contact the force by texting 61016 or calling 0800 40 50 40 quoting reference 180 of 07/11/20.
Alternatively you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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