Teenage Couple Attacked On Train

Police are hunting this duo after a teenage couple were attacked onboard a train travelling through east London.

British Transport Police (BTP) are investigating the robbery and assaults and have released these CCTV images as they request the public's assistance in identifying the suspects.

At 6.30pm on Sunday July 25, a teenage boy and girl were travelling from Upminster to Romford.

They were approached by two young men, who repeatedly punched the boy and took his bag. 

They also assaulted the girl when she tried to intervene.

The boy followed the two men along the train and retrieved his bag after they continued to fight him. 

The men then got off the train at Romford station.

Officers believe the men in the CCTV images may have information which could help their investigation.

If you recognise them, or have any information, please contact BTP by texting 61016 or calling 0800 40 50 40 quoting reference number 476 of 25/07/21.

Alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.