Two men sought after armed robbery at a Birmingham railway station

Two men are sought by police after an armed robbery at a railway station in Birmingham.

British Transport Police officers investigating a robbery have released CCTV images in connection with the incident which occured at 6.30pm on July 30 at Acocks Green Railway Station.

A 21-year-old man was waiting in the shelter on the platform when he was asked by two men for a cigarette. He refused and one of the men then produced a knife and demanded he hand over his possessions. The pair took the victim’s phone, cards and cash.

The victim pushed one of the men away and in doing so spotted that he was carrying what looked like a gun. The two men then fled the station through the main entrance.

Officers believe the men in the CCTV images may have information that could help with the investigation. Anyone who recognises them is asked to contact BTP by texting 61016, or by calling 0800 40 50 40 quoting reference 455 of 30 July. Information can also be given anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.