Police are appealing for witnesses after a man travelling with his four-year-old stepson was assaulted at Gravesend railway station.

The 30-year-old and the child were trying to board a Gillingham-bound train on platform two when the attack happened.

PC Andy Thompson, investigating for British Transport Police, said: “A disagreement with another man took place that led to a physical assault.”

The incident happened at 3.35pm on Wednesday, February 25, but details have only just been released.

A 57-year-old man from Gravesend has been arrested on suspicion of assault and released on bail.

PC Thompson added: “I am keen to speak to anyone who was at the station and believes they may have witnessed this incident. Please get in touch with BTP or Crimestoppers.”

Anyone with information is asked to call BTP on 0800 40 50 40 or text 61016, quoting reference S/B7 of 13/03/2015, or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.