A KNIFEMAN is being hunted by police after a 'young victim' was attacked on a train from Ascot.
British Transport Police (BTP) are investigating a robbery on-board a service between Ascot and Longcross stations.
The force said a man boarded the train at Ascot on Saturday, January 9, and approached the victim.
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The attacker pulled out a small knife and attempted to snatch the victim's electric scooter.
When the victim resisted, the man punch him in the face and took his bag. The attacker fled the scene at Sunningdale Railway Station.
British Transport Police want to speak to this man for information about a knifepoint robbery on a train
BTP has, this week, released CCTV of a man officers believe may have information about the robbery to help with the investigation.
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The force said if you recognise him, or have any information, please contact BTP by texting 61016 or calling 0800 40 50 40 quoting reference 252 of 09/01/21
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