Mystery Mugger Slashed Victims' Hand In Fight For Phone

A man walking home underneath a busy roundabout while chatting on his mobile home had his hand slashed - severing the tendons - by a mystery mugger.

The Metropolitan Police have issued this image of their suspect and are appealing for the assistance of the public in identifying him.

The victim - aged in his 30’s - was walking under the Green Man Roundabout, Leytonstone, east London on the evening of Saturday, October 1, last year.

He was approached from behind by a male and a tussle for the phone started, resulting in his hand being slashed and the mobile taken.

A neighbour took the victim to hospital, where he required extensive plastic surgery.

The attacker is described as a white male, with dark curly hair  and an athletic build.

Detective Constable Aaron Barnes-Weston, of the North East Command Unit said: “As a result of this incident a man, who was only walking home, has been attacked and robbed.

“The injuries to his hand were so significant and so deep they cut his tendons.

“We need to find the person responsible and I am asking the public to help.

“If you want, you can call Crimestoppers who will never ask your name, but if you do have any information please do make that call.”

Any witnesses or anyone with any information is asked to call police on 101 or contact via Twitter @MetCC. Please quote CAD 2453/12JAN.

To give information anonymously contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.