Police have launched an appeal after two disabled women were allegedly assaulted on a Kent train after a confrontation about seating.

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

Upon boarding at Ramsgate, one of the victims parked a powered wheelchair in a designated bay and moved to a passenger seat.

The other victim parked her mobility scooter in the designated areas opposite the wheelchair and remained seated on the scooter.

Detectives reported that the assault occurred around 6.30pm, when the train arrived at Margate railway station.

Two women boarded the service which now only had standing room and approached the first victim, asking her for her seat.

It was reported that the victim explained that she was unable to leave the seat, and a woman then assaulted her.

They then assaulted the second victim, who was sitting on her mobility scooter.

The victims continued their journey, arriving at Gravesend railway station around 7.45pm, where the suspects left the service.

Both victims were taken to the hospital upon arrival at London St Pancras by London Ambulance Service.

British Transport Police believe that the women in the released images may have crucial information for their investigation.

Officers are asking witnesses or anyone with any further information to contact BTP by texting 61016 or by calling 0800 40 50 40, quoting reference 2300106371 or alternatively via Crimestoppers anonymously by calling 0800 555 111.

A spokesperson for Kent Police said: “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.”