Fake Banknote Thug Hunted

Police are hunting this thug, who attacked an off-licence cashier after being exposed trying to pay for items with a fake banknote.

The alarm was raised at approximately 10.25pm on May 26 and officers rushed to the premises in Hornchurch Road, Havering.

The 33 year-old male cashier reported that the customer's attempt to use a suspect banknote led to an argument and an assault.

The victim was taken by London Ambulance Service to an east London hospital with facial injuries.

He has since been discharged.



Anyone who witnessed the assault or who can identify the man is asked to contact Havering CID on 01708 779224 or via 101.