Train Passenger Violently Mugged For Mobile

Police are hunting a pair of violent muggers after a train passenger was attacked for his mobile phone.

The victim, a male, was grabbed around the throat and wrestled to the floor as he tried to get away from the duo.

British Transport Police (BTP) have released this CCTV image and are appealing to the public for assistance in identifying their suspects.

At approximately 2.45pm on Thursday, August 11 two men approached the victim on a train service as it approached Dartford station, Kent and demanded his mobile phone.

The victim tried to move away from the men, who then grabbed him by the neck, grappled him to the floor and made him unlock his phone.

Both men ran off the service at Dartford railway station.

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

If you recognise him, or have any information, please contact BTP by texting 61016 or calling 0800 40 50 40 quoting reference 322 of 11 August.

Alternatively, call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.