Police hunt man after phone robbery and assault at London DLR station

Police would like to speak with this man in connection with their investigationBTPTom Place, News Reporter1 minute agoNews Briefings

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Police have appealed for witnesses following a robbery at a DLR station in south-east London.

The incident occurred shortly before 7pm on Monday August 17, when a mobile phone was stolen from a man at Cutty Sark DLR station.

The victim then chased the man who stole the phone, and was punched in the face.

A number of witnesses stepped in, and were able to retrieve the phone and return it to the victim.

Police would like to speak with this man in connection with their investigationBTPPolice would like to speak with this man in connection with their investigationBTPThe British Transport Police (BTP) have released images of a man they would like to speak to in connection with their investigation.

Anyone who recognises him has been urged to contact BTP by texting 61016 or by calling 0800 40 50 40, quoting reference 559 of 17 August, or to contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.