UXBRIDGE Police have sent out an appeal for information after a postman had his mail snatched while out doing his rounds.

The attack took place in Westfield Way, Ruislip at 9.45am last Wednesday.

The suspect, described as a stocky six foot black man, aged between 19 and 26 snatched the mail from the postman's hand before jumping into a waiting car.

He got into a green BMW which has the registration K90EEM and police are keen to trace it.

Anyone with any information should call 0300 1231212