It happened at Totnes railway station on Sunday 11th February at around 11.45pm
A 65-year-old man who had just left a train was involved in a row with another man - who then punched and kicked him several times.
He received cuts and bruises following the assault.
Officers believe the man shown in the CCTV image might have information which could help with the investigation.
Any information can be passed to BTP by sending a text to 61016 or call 0800 40 50 40 quoting reference 596 of 11/02/2018.
Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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