Goldie Lookin' Chain: Teen Caged For Necklace Grab

A teenage mugger, who ripped a gold chain from a tube passenger's neck in the heart of the Square Mile, has been locked-up for three years.

Mamadou Bah, 19, followed the victim off a Central Line train at Chancery Lane underground Station and struck from behind.

The brave victim put up a fierce struggle and detained Bah long enough for British Transport Police (BTP) to arrive.

He initially tried to lie his way out of trouble, claiming he was defending himself from his victim, but after CCTV captured him grabbing the chain he pleaded guilty to one count of robbery.

It was just after 4.30am on Saturday, December 20, last year when Bah saw the victim sleeping in the carriage.

Bah followed him, but faced resistance after snatching the chain and was detained near the station escalators.

He was found to have two gold chains, including the one he took from the victim, which was returned.

BTP Detective Constable Annika Liparoti said: "I'm very pleased with the result in this case. 

“Bah thought that he had spotted an easy pay day, but he will instead enjoy an extended stay behind bars as a consequence of this actions.”