British Transport Police (BTP) officers investigating the damage of a ceramic poppy at York railway station have released some CCTV images of a male they would like to speak to in connection with the incident.
The incident happened at 21:28 hours on Saturday 23rd March.
Police have said that a male is reported to have approached the British Legion Poppy Wreath and snapped it in half.
He was reported to have been ‘very irate’ and in a group of seven to nine other men. The group exited the station in taxis at around 22:10 hours.
Officers believe that the man in the image may have information that could assist them with their investigation.
Anyone who witnessed the incident, or who knows the identity of the man, is asked to contact BTP by texting 61016 or by calling 0800 40 50 40 and quoting reference 706 of 25/03/19.
Alternatively, call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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