Do you recognise the three young men in this CCTV image?

They are wanted by British Transport Police (BTP) in connection with a series of robberies, including one on a Rochester man.

The images were released earlier this week by detectives who are appealing for help in identifying the trio.

The police investigation involves a series of robberies on trains in the North Kent area from February to September and predominantly carried out on young men.

Det Con Denis Stonestreet, from the BTPs robbery squad, said: “We have been carrying out an ongoing investigation and believe this group may be involved in several robberies against passengers.

“These have occurred in the mornings and the evenings and have involved passengers who had money, jewellery and other valuables stolen.

“We’ve been conducting a number of inquiries and hope by releasing CCTV images, members of the public may be able to assist us in this investigation.”

The images are linked to a robbery on a 24-year-old Rochester man who was approached by the gang on a train between Charing Cross and Rochester.

Det Con Stonestreet, added: “We would like to identify the youths involved.

“The first is black, of medium build and 6ft, he was wearing a black beanie, red and black jacket and black jeans.

“The second is white, of medium build and about 5ft 11in.

He was wearing a dark coloured sports top, jeans and a baseball cap.

“The third is also white, 5ft 11in and of medium build and short brown hair.

“He was wearing a grey and white hooded top and blue jeans.

“All three are believed to be in their late teens or early 20s.”

Anyone who can assist the police is urged to call 0800 405040 or the witness appeal line on 0207 3915275 quoting background log B7 of 19/09/2008.