A MASKED man is wanted by police after a robbery at Morden Underground station.

It comes after a group of masked men reportedly surrounded a victim at the barrier gates by demanding his coat on March 5 at 4pm.

Officers say the victim refused and one man intimated he had a knife.

The victim then gave him his coat in fear of being assaulted.

Police say the man in the CCTV image may have information which could help the investigation.

If you recognise him or have any information, contact BTP by texting 61016 or calling 0800 40 50 40 quoting reference 2200021062.

Alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

A spokesperson for British Transport Police said: “Officers investigating a robbery at Morden Underground station would like to identify him in connection.

“On 5 March at 4pm, a group of masked men surrounded the victim at the barrier gates and demanded his coat.

“The victim refused and one man intimated he had a knife. Fearing he would be assaulted, the victim gave them his coat.

“Officers believe the man in the CCTV image may have information which could help the investigation.

“If you recognise him or have any information please contact BTP by texting 61016 or calling 0800 40 50 40 quoting reference 2200021062.

“Alternatively you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”

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