Police hunt thugs after man's nose broken in brutal rush hour assault at major London station

The British Transport Police has released images of four boys they would like to speak to after a man was left with a broken nose at Paddington station.

The assault happened at around 5:30pm on July 17 near the Elizabeth line side of Paddington station in west London.

(British Transport Police)

A group of boys approached a man and asked why he was looking at them. They then launched an assault, punching the man until he fell to the ground.

They then began kicking the man until a member of the public intervened.

The victim was left with a broken nose.

Officers have released images of four boys who they believe could assist them with their investigation.

Anyone who recognises them is asked to text BTP on 61016, or call 0800 40 50 40, using the reference 606 of 17 July.

Information can be given anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.