The alleged attack happened in the toilets at the railway station

Two men sought by police following an alleged unprovoked attack which left a man in his 60s seriously injured at Stafford railway station have been identified.

British Transport Police (BTP) previously issued an appeal for information following the incident, which happened at around 10pm on Sunday, August 30.

Officers have now confirmed that both men have been identified.

The alleged attack happened after the victim, who had been enjoying a day out with his family, went to use the toilets at the railway station.

Police said two men made comments towards him inside the toilets before one allegedly approached and struck him in the head.

The second man then allegedly joined in, with the victim repeatedly punched.

The man was able to leave the toilets but was allegedly punched several more times as he did so, causing him to fall to the floor and strike his head.

He lost consciousness and was left on the ground as the two men made off from the station in the direction of Stafford town centre.

Paramedics attended and the victim was found to have suffered a large laceration to his head, as well as serious bruising and swelling to his face.