Canning Town: Determined Bag Snatch Victim Foils Wannabe Mugger

A woman was injured as she desperately clung into her bag when targeted at an east London underground station.

The victim was approached from behind by a mystery wannabe-mugger while waiting for a tube train at Canning Town at approximately 7.50pm on Monday, March 4.

British Transport Police (BTP) have released this CCTV image of their suspect.

They are appealing to members of the public for their assistance in identifying him. 

The victim was sitting on a westbound platform bench with her friend waiting for a Jubilee Line train when a male approached from behind and grabbed her beg.

As he attempted to pull it from her she clung onto the bag and was dragged to the floor, suffering minor injuries. 

The man eventually gave up and ran away.

Officers believe the man in the image may have information which could assist their investigation.

If you recognise him, or have any other information, please contact BTP by texting 61016 or call 0800 40 50 40 quoting reference 639 of 4 March.

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