A man wanted in connection with a bag snatch at a train station may come from Ashford.

Transport police have released images of a man they want to speak to in connection with the theft, which happened at Stratford DLR station.

It happened on Monday, February 8 when a woman entered the station and approached a man asking him for help in topping up her Oyster card.

The man assisted her and then helped her find her train.

The seemingly-helpful man then briefly left the station, before returning, running onto the train and snatching the victim’s bag.

He then ran off, taking with him a small amount of cash.

An investigation has now led police to think the man might be from Ashford.

Investigating officer PC Michael Stephenson said: “We believe the man responsible originally travelled from Ashford in Kent.

"Therefore it is possible that he lives around there or has connections within Ashford.”

He added: “This is a particularly cruel crime as the victim was lulled into a false sense of security by someone she had asked for assistance.

"Thankfully he only got hold of a small amount of cash, however it is important we catch him and bring him to justice.”

Anyone with information is encouraged to call British Transport Police on 0800 40 50 40 or text 61016 quoting reference 188 on 06/04/2016.

Alternatively, information can be passed on anonymously to independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.