Pregnant woman punched in the stomach and robbed at East Ham station
Teen Arrested After Shocking Assault
A teenager has been arrested on suspicion of robbery after a pregnant woman was punched in the stomach and had her phone snatched at East Ham station yesterday.
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British Transport Police (BTP) launched an urgent probe immediately. Officers scoured CCTV footage and quickly found the victim to gather vital information.
They tracked the stolen phone to a local home where the suspect was arrested the same day. The teen has now been bailed as enquiries continue.
BTP Pledge: “No Safe Haven for Criminals”
“We are committed to making the network a hostile environment for these offenders,” said BTP.
Victim Offered Support; Police Urge Public to Stay Alert
The victim’s condition remains undisclosed but she has been offered support following the brutal attack.
Police are urging travellers to report any suspicious activity by texting 61016 discreetly. In an emergency, call 999 immediately.
The investigation is ongoing. Stay tuned for more updates as the story develops.
