Police
are hunting these two attempted bike-theft suspects after an off-duty policeman
was struck over the head with a pair of heavy-duty bolt croppers
outside Vauxhall railway station.
They
are believed to be part of a gang of four fare-dodging youths, who
exited the station without paying and headed straight for the
commuter bike rack outside.
It
was 10.50am on July 17 when the officer, aged 57, noticed the group
leave via the station barriers without using a ticket or Oyster card.
He
followed them group and noticed they approached bicycles that were
chained to a nearby bike rack.
One
of the suspects then produced a pair of bolt croppers - at which
point the victim phoned 999 and identified himself to the group as a
police officer.
The
youth hit the officer over the head with the bolt croppers, knicking
him to the ground before all four suspects made off towards South
Lambeth Road.
A
15-year-old boy was arrested in connection with the investigation on
July 23 and has been bailed to return to a south London police in
late September pending further enquiries.
Detective
Constable Sarah Francis, from Lambeth CID, who is investigating the
incident said: “If you recognise any of these people, or indeed
witnessed this incident then please get in touch.
“This
attack happened in broad daylight and resulted in the victim
receiving hospital treatment.
I
urge members of the community to come forward if they have any
information with regards to the incident to help us catch those
responsible.”
Anyone
with information about this incident should contact DC Sarah Francis
from Lambeth CID on 020 8649 2191, or alternatively contact
Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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