Woman Punched in Face During Robbery

Police release e-fit of man they want to question

Police have released an e-fit image of a man they would like to speak to in connection with a robbery that took place in Southall on Wednesday, 10 July at 09:20hrs.

A 28-year-old woman was walking along Merrick Road, at the junction with Havelock Road, when she was approached by a man. He attempted to snatch her bag before punching her in the mouth. He then made off with her bag in a red Mitsubishi car, which is believed to be stolen.

The woman received a facial injury during the attack.

The man is described as black, aged in his late 20s, of medium build, approximately 5ft 9inches tall and was wearing a hoodie, dark blue jeans and trainers.

No arrests have been made.

Enquiries continue.

Anyone with any information is asked to call Ealing CID on 101 or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

23rd July 2015