A man was allegedly racially abused and almost robbed in an incident at Neasden London Underground station.
British Transport Police are appealing for information after the "aggressive attempted theft" on March 5.
Shortly after 10.45pm, the victim was walking to join a Jubilee Line train when he was approached by a man on the station concourse asking him if he had any money on him.
When the victim replied ‘no’, the man then allegedly tried to grab the victim’s bag whilst shouting a volley of hostile and racial abuse at him.
Struggling to get hold of the victim’s bag, the man then threw a punch towards the victim’s head before making off without the bag.
Officers have released CCTV images of a man they would like to speak with in connection to the incident.
Investigating officer PC Stuart Morishita-Dubois said: “This was a brazen and aggressive attempted mugging and whilst nothing was stolen, it’s important we trace the person responsible.
“Thankfully the victim received no injuries and had the courage to fend off the thief, nevertheless I’d still encourage anyone who recognises the man pictured to get in touch with us.”
Anyone with any information is encourage to contact BTP on 0800 40 50 or text 61016 quoting reference 240 of 29/04/2016. Alternatively, information can be passed anonymously to independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.
