POLICE are looking to speak to a man after a ticket inspector was racially abused on a train.

At around 6.30pm on Saturday, August 6, a train guard attempted to check a man’s ticket on a train between Portslade and Hassocks.

The man racially abused him. When other passengers tried to intervene, the man threatened them and left the train at Hassocks station.

Officers would like to speak to the man pictured as they believe he may have information which could help the investigation.

Anyone with information is asked to contact BTP by texting 61016 or calling 0800 40 50 40 with reference 458 of 6 August.

Alternatively you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.