A couple aged in their twenties were attacked and shoved onto train tracks by two thugs at a north London train station.

British Transport Police are appealing for witnesses following the incident at Turkey Street station, Enfield, which left a woman with a broken wrist.

The attack took place on April 2 when a man was saying goodbye to his girlfriend and was seeing her onto a train bound for central London at around 10pm.

Police said two men got off the service and suddenly launched an attack on the man. His girlfriend left the train to help and the pair also began to assault her.

As the train pulled away from the station the two attackers pushed the couple onto the train tracks.

The woman dropped her mobile phone, which the men scooped up and ran off with.

During the ruckus the woman broke her wrist and the man was left with a broken nose.

BTP investigators have released CCTV images of two men they wish to speak to in connection with the incident.

Detective Sergeant Karina Ghersinich said: “This was an appalling attack of the kind which is thankfully extremely rare on the rail network.

“It is absolutely vital we find those responsible. As part of our investigation we have spoken to the people at the station and the surrounding area.

“We have also analysed CCTV, and I think the men in the image we are issuing today can help with our enquiries. Please tell us who they are.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact British Transport Police on 0800 40 50 40, or text 61016, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.