Police seek three over failed phone robbery on train

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 9 Oct, 11:19 · Archive

A man was kicked and punched during an attempted phone robbery at Woolwich Dockyard railway station on 30 July at shortly before 5.30pm. A woman approached him and tried to steal his mobile phone. When the victim boarded a train, he was followed by the same woman and two other people, who then kicked and punched him.

The group attempted to steal his phone again but were unsuccessful. British Transport Police (BTP) have released CCTV images of three people they wish to speak to about the incident. A BTP spokesperson said detectives believe the three people pictured 'may have information which could help the investigation'.

Anyone who recognises them is urged to contact British Transport Police by texting 61016 or calling 0800 40 50 40, quoting reference 633 of 30 July, or anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

How it is being reported

• Woman and two accomplices targeted man in violent train robbery attemptPolice have released CCTV images after an attempted robbery in southeast London.This Is Local London · 9 Oct, 10:35
• Woman and two accomplices targeted man in violent train robbery attemptPolice have released CCTV images after an attempted robbery in southeast London.News Shopper · 9 Oct, 10:35

In this story: Woolwich Dockyard railway station · British Transport Police · Crimestoppers

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