Thameslink Passenger Robbed At Knifepoint

A late-night train passenger was pinned by two robbers and threatened with a knife during a terrifying wallet snatch.

British Transport Police (BTP) are investigating the robbery.

They have released these CCTV images of their two suspects and are seeking the assistance of the public in identifying them.

The victim boarded a southbound Thameslink train travelling between St. Pancras and Blackfriars at 11pm on Wednesday, August 25.

Almost immediately he was approached by two young men.

They pinned the victim against the train’s window and one pulled out a knife. 

The men took the victim’s wallet before running off the train.

If you recognise the suspects in the images or have any information, please contact BTP by texting 61016 or calling 0800 40 50 40 quoting reference 24 of 26/08/21.

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