Pregnant woman miscarries after being kicked in stomach during robbery in Wanstead

A pregnant woman had a miscarriage after being kicked in the stomach during a robbery in east London, police have said.

The victim, aged in her 30s, was on the phone to her mother at a bus stop when a man on a white bike rode towards her from the direction of the Green Man roundabout in Wanstead.

The mugger kicked her in the abdomen and snatched her £300 iPhone X from her hand.

He then rode off at speed from Cambridge Park towards Wanstead Tube station between 2.30pm and 3pm on July 29.

At the time, the victim was nine weeks pregnant. She suffered a miscarriage a short time later.

Detectives investigating the incident have released an e-fit.

The suspect is described as mixed race, aged about 30, and of stocky build with tattoos covering his left arm. He was wearing dark blue shorts, a dark blue baseball cap and a white bag.

His bike was white and had no rear mud guard.

Detective Constable James Pepperell said: “This is particularly sad case that has had life changing consequences for the victim.

“Needless to say, this has caused much heartache and pain to the victim and her family.

“I am keen to hear from anyone that can assist in the identification of this e-fit. If you are the person responsible then do the right thing and come forward.

“I know that some time has passed since this incident but I would ask anyone who witnessed this or saw the man on the bike after robbery took place to get in touch.

“No matter how insignificant you may think your information, it could be the missing piece to our investigation.”

Anyone who recognises the person in the image or has information can call police on 101, quoting CAD 4366/29JULY2020, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.