Transport police are hunting a man who swore at a female member of staff, spat in her face and threw his coffee over her.

The incident happened at Victoria Tube station in London around 2.20pm on February 6.

The rail staff member, who was in an information kiosk at the time, was approached by the man.

Transport police are hunting a man who swore at a female member of staff, spat in her face and threw his coffee over her

The attacker, who was wearing an overcoat and carrying a briefcase, became aggressive and swore at her, before spitting and throwing his hot drink at her.

The British Transport Police (BTP) have issued an appeal to trace the man.

They released a CCTV image of a man who they wish to speak to in connection with the incident.

A BTP statement read: 'A member of rail staff was in an information kiosk at Victoria station, when she was approached by a man who swore at her, spat in her face and threw his coffee over her.

'Disgusted?

'We are too. And we’d like to speak to this man in connection with the incident, which took place on the main concourse at around 2.20pm on February 6.

The incident happened at Victoria Tube station in London around 2.20pm on February 6

'We won’t stand for threatening behaviour and we certainly won’t stand for violence.

'If you recognise him, let us know by calling 0800 40 50 40 or texting 61016 with the reference number 282 of 6 February.'