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Police looking for victim after man tried to push him on tracks at Swanley

Police are urging a man to get in touch after a botched robbery attempt almost saw him end up on train tracks.

The victim told station staff at Swanley that a man approached him and demanded he hand over his phone at 2pm yesterday.

When he refused, the suspect tried to push him on to the line.

Swanley Train Station
Swanley Train Station

The victim did not contact police and officers are keen to talk to him and any witnesses.

A 25-year-old man from Bromley has been arrested on suspicion of attempted robbery in connection with this incident. He is in police custody as inquiries continue.

If you have any information about this incident, please text BTP on 61016 or call on 0800 40 50 40 quoting 365 of 2 May. Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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