Thug threatens to spit at bus driver, snatches pensioner’s phone and kicks away her husband’s walking stick

Police are appealing for witnesses and information following a robbery in which an elderly woman had her phone stolen.

Officers have also released CCTV images of a man they wish to identify and speak to in connection with the incident.

At approximately 12.30pm on Wednesday, June 29, the 80-year-old victim was travelling with her husband on a Route 233 in Marechal Niel Parade, Bexley.

The suspect boarded the bus and refused to pay. He then argued with the driver and threatened to spit at him.

When he saw the victim’s phone in her hand, he grabbed it and kicked her husband’s walking stick before leaving the bus.

Officers from the Roads and Transport Policing Command are investigating.

They would like to speak with anyone who recognises the man in the images.

Anyone with information is asked to call police via 101 or 0208 284 9115.

Pictured top: Police wish to speak to this man