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CCTV images released after man attacked on train after attempted phone theft in Woolwich

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Howe, M. (2026, October 9). CCTV images released after man attacked on train after attempted phone theft in Woolwich. Evening Standard. https://www.standard.co.uk/news/london/cctv-images-british-transport-police-attempted-phone-theft-attack-woolwich-b1300237.html

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On July 30 at Woolwich Dockyard railway station, a man was attacked after a woman tried to steal his phone. The incident escalated when the same woman and two accomplices followed him onto a train and violently assaulted him again in an unsuccessful attempt to take the phone. British Transport Police have released CCTV footage of three suspects they want to identify and speak with regarding the assault.

Written by AI on 2026-10-09, from this article's own text only (the story summary below draws on all the coverage).

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On July 30, a commuter in Woolwich Dockyard railway station was approached by a woman who attempted to steal his phone around 5:30 PM. The victim boarded a train and was followed by the same woman along with two others, leading to a violent attack where he was kicked and punched but managed to retain possession of his device. British Transport Police have released CCTV footage of three suspects they want to question for this incident. People who recognize these individuals are urged to contact police via text at 61016 or by phone at 0800 40 50 40, referencing case 633 from that day. Anonymous tips can also be submitted through Crimestoppers at 0800 555 111.

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A commuter was kicked and punched in a terrifying attack after a woman allegedly tried to snatch his phone at a southeast London train station. uncertain

woman → kick → station

Shortly before 5.30pm on Thursday, July 30, a man at Woolwich Dockyard railway station was approached by a woman who attempted to steal his phone. asserted

who → approach → phone

The man then boarded a train and was followed by the same woman and two further people, British Transport Police say. asserted

Police → board → woman

The incident then turned violent as the victim was kicked and punched while the group made an attempt to take his phone again, but were unsuccessful. asserted

group → turn → phone

Police have now released CCTV images of three people they would like to speak to. asserted

they → release → people

Detectives believe they may have information which could help the investigation. uncertain

which → believe → investigation

Anyone who recognises them is asked to contact British Transport Police by texting 61016 or by calling 0800 40 50 40, quoting reference 633 of 30 July. asserted

who → recognise → July

Information can also be given anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. asserted

Information → give → 111

CCTV images released after man attacked on train after attempted phone theft in Woolwich

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