British Transport police are investigating a hate crime on a train to Telford Central from Wolverhampton and are appealing for witnesses to come forward.

Just before 6 pm on Tuesday, 25 November, on board a train from Wolverhampton to Telford Central, a man made aggressive and threatening comments towards another passenger relating to their disability.

The man then attempted on two occasions to grab or assault the victim, being stopped first by a member of staff and then again by another passenger.

Officers are appealing for anyone who witnessed or overheard the incident to come forward to help their investigation.

Anyone with information is asked to contact British Transport Police by texting 61016 or by calling 0800 40 50 40, quoting reference 735 of 25 November.

You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.