Do you recognise these two women?

Detectives investigating an assault on two disabled women travelling together on board a train in Kent have released images in connection.

The incident took place on Saturday 9 September on the 6.20pm train service from Ramsgate railway station to London St Pancras International.

On boarding the service at Ramsgate, it is reported one of the women parked a powered wheelchair in the designated bay area and then moved herself onto a seat. The second woman parked her mobility scooter in the designated bay area opposite the wheelchair and remained seated on the scooter.

When the train arrived at Margate railway station, at around 6.30pm, two women travelling together boarded the service which now only had standing room. The first victim, who was sitting in a passenger seat, was approached by one of the women and was asked to give up her seat. When she explained that she was unable to, she was assaulted.

Soon after the other woman approached the second victim, who was sitting on her mobility scooter, and assaulted her.

Both women left the service at around 7.45pm when the service arrived at Gravesend railway station. Both victims continued their journey to London St Pancras, but due to injuries, were met by an ambulance and taken to hospital for treatment.

Officers believe the two women in the images released may have information which could help their investigation.

If you recognise them, or have any information, please contact BTP by texting 61016 or by calling 0800 40 50 40, quoting reference 2300106371.

Alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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