Blurred out the face of the victim (large young man travelling alone). 2 attackers came onto the Central Line around Tottenham Court Road. Before Lancaster Gate they had ganged up on a passenger, passing his stolen items between them. They then got off, where the victim noticed they stole and tried to hold them back. 2 more people came to the platform and helped the muggers escape. All seemed really thought out and routine. They violently kicked and pushed the victim, and the victim didn’t get their items back. No one could help, not the station staff or train driver or any bystanders. Tried reporting it 7 minutes after it happened and station staff didn’t action anything even though the gang was likely still in the station. Please be careful when travelling and if you see these people MOVE and do not engage with them they were extremely violent. Posting faces of 3 muggers, station staff suggested it. Reported to police but who knows if they’ll do anything useful. Hoping this can help the victim or help prevent future victims.

by fembot55

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  2. Poor guy! I avoid traveling by myself on the tube late at night, and if it’s during the day I keep my bag in front of me. But, I mean it’s hard if your at a tube stop and there’s only you there and any other questionable people. Only one time I remember a weirdo near me who I got bad vibes from and there were a few others around only so I legit just left the tube and took a taxi where I needed to go instead.

    Idk how they can make platforms more safe/patrolled.

  3. Watch your phones in your hands too. These snatchings are getting out of hand.

  4. So if I understood it well… they come at you, take what they want violently, and nobody can help. Well, I guess they’ll keep doing it, and nothing we can do but hide will prevent these attacks. 🤷‍♂️

    I surely do hope law enforcement is on the case and that they’ll get caught.

  5. I’d say the tube staff can be excused because it’s not their job description to act as security. But then again, they never want to bother their arses with anything that is part of their job description either.

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