A rail staff member was attacked by three men after asking a passenger to take their feet off a seat on a DLR train.

East London Advertiser: If you recognise this man, contact British Transport Police by texting 61016 or calling 0800 405 040 and quoting reference number 192 of 24/11/19, or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111. Picture: BTPIf you recognise this man, contact British Transport Police by texting 61016 or calling 0800 405 040 and quoting reference number 192 of 24/11/19, or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111. Picture: BTP (Image: Archant)

British Transport Police (BTP) say a racially aggravated assault occurred around 8.30am on Sunday, November 24, between Limehouse and Shadwell stations.

The victim was assaulted after making the request then racially abused and attacked by the three men.

He suffered swelling and bruising to his head, shoulder and arm.

BTP have released CCTV images and ask anyone who recognises the men pictured to text 61016 or call 0800 405040 and quote reference number 192 of 24/11/19, or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

East London Advertiser: Anyone who recognises these men is asked to text 61016 or call 0800 405040 and quote reference number 192 of 24/11/19, or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111. Picture: BTPAnyone who recognises these men is asked to text 61016 or call 0800 405040 and quote reference number 192 of 24/11/19, or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111. Picture: BTP (Image: Archant)