Police are searching for a man they would like to speak to after a robbery and “serious” assault in Chelsea. They were called to Tite Street at 11.30am on Thursday, August 22, 2024.
The victim had allegedly witnessed a robbery on Kings Road and then tried to chase after the suspect, who police say was riding an e-scooter at the time. The suspect then allegedly drove into the victim close to Tite Street and Royal Hospital Road.
This led to the victim being taken to hospital with a broken wrist. An image has now been released of a man police would like to speak to in connection with this investigation.
Anyone with information is asked to call police on 101 or post @MetCC on X quoting the reference 01/752876/24. To remain anonymous, you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
In a full statement shared by Kensington and Chelsea Police on X, they said: “Police are appealing for the public’s help in identifying this man, in connection with an investigation into a robbery and serious assault in Chelsea.
“Officers were made aware of an assault, which occurred on Tite Street, SW3 at 11:30hrs on Thursday, 22 August. The victim had witnessed a robbery on Kings Road before attempting to pursue the suspect, who was riding an e-scooter.
“The suspect then drove into the victim close to Tite Street and Royal Hospital Road. The victim was taken to hospital with a broken wrist.
“Investigating officers are releasing an image of a man, who they would like to speak with in connection with this investigation.
“Anyone with information is asked to call police on 101 or post @MetCC ref 01/752876/24. To remain 100 per cent anonymous contact the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”
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