Witness appeal after violent mugging at Atherton Station
THE British Transport Police has
released images of 4 men it believes could have vital information after a man
was attacked and robbed at Atherton Station, on Saturday, 21 February 2015.
Investigating officer DS Stephen Kite said:- "At around 11.10am the victim
was approached and stopped by a group of men at the entrance to the station.
They dragged him to the ground and hit him in the head before stealing his
phone, headphones and train tickets."
Officers are urging the men in the images or
anyone who recognises them to come forward immediately to help assist their
enquiries.
DS Kite added:- "It's vital that the men responsible for this violent
attack are apprehended – violence like this will not be tolerated."
Anyone with information is asked to contact British Transport Police on;- 0800
40 50 40, or text:- 61016, quoting reference:- PSUB/B4 of 08/05/2015.
Information can also be passed anonymously to the independent charity
Crimestoppers on:- 0800 555 111.
