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A woman was put in a headlock and sexually assaulted by two men on a Merseyrail train.

Today British Transport Police issued CCTV images of two men they want to trace believing they could assist their investigation into the sickening attack.

The woman suffered the horrific ordeal after taking a seat on the Merseyrail train at Liverpool Central .

Two men approached the victim while she was sat down.

One of the men put the victim in a headlock and kissed her head.

A second man then began kissing her face.

They then continued to make inappropriate comments to the woman until she left the service at Cressington station, British Transport Police (BTP) said.

The men approached the woman at 6pm on Saturday, February 16.

(Image: Liverpool Echo)

A police spokesman said: "BTP officers are today releasing CCTV images after a woman was sexually assaulted on board a train in Liverpool.

"Officers believe the men in the images may have information that could help their investigation."

Anyone who knows the identity of the men, or who witnessed the incident, is asked to contact BTP on 61016 or calling 0800 40 50 40 and quote reference 227-170219.

Alternatively, call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.