A GROUP of children were threatened by a man with a knife at a train station.

Police said the incident happened at Ardrossan South Beach station last Friday.

The eight children - who are between 13 and 15-years-old - ran from the station and no-one was in injured.

It happened at around 10.30pm.

The suspect was wearing a grey hooded top, grey jogging trousers, a black sleeveless tank top style sweater and white trainers.

He was seen leaving the station with another man, who was wearing a white and blue track suit top, blue jogging trousers with white stripes and black and white trainers.

Detective Constable Javwaad Rai, said: "This was a frightening experience for all the young people involved.

"I am anxious to speak with anyone who was at the station and can help identify the man responsible to come forward."

Anyone with information is asked to contact British Transport Police on 0800 40 50 40.