Knifepoint Bike Robbery Bid

Two wannabe knifepoint robbers tried to snatch a cyclist's bike at New Cross railway station.

British Transport Police (BTP) have released these CCTV images of their suspects.

They are requesting the assistance of the public to help identify them.

BTP are treating the investigation as an attempted robbery.

At approximately 10.30pm on Friday, August 23, the victim was travelling on a train heading towards the station when he noticed two males acting suspiciously towards him. 

As he got off the train and attempted to raise his concerns to staff, he was approached by two men, who threatened him with a knife and demanded his bike. 

The victim was able to get to a place of safety with his bike and the men left.
Officers believe the men in the CCTV images may have information that could help their investigation.

Anyone who recognises them, or has any other information, is asked to contact British Transport Police by texting 61016 or by calling 0800 40 50 40 quoting reference 738 of 23 August.

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