Police in Ealing have released the images of four men they would like to speak to in connection with a targeted robbery in Ealing.

According to London Metropolitan police , a 21-year-old man was outside Brilliant Restaurant on Western Road, Southall , on his way to deposit winnings at the nearby MoneyGram store on October 6.

Officers said the victim, who had been watched by a number of men in a nearby bookmakers pocketing winnings, was followed and "viciously" robbed of his cash.

Police said the men then made off towards Featherstone Road at around 10pm.

Detective Constable Nicholas Strachan, Ealing CID, said: "The victim was seen by these men pocketing winnings in a bookmaker in Western Road.

"He was followed and viciously robbed.

"I need help to identify these violent men, so I urge anyone who recognises any of them to contact me urgently."

Anyone with information is asked to contact Ealing CID on 101 quoting reference 2525237/15.