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A woman fell to the ground while trying to protect herself from an attacker attempting to steal her bag at a Croydon tram stop in broad daylight.

The victim broke multiple teeth during the horrifying attempted robbery at Reeves Corner tram stop at 11.30am on Tuesday, February 4.

A man approached the woman and tried to rip her bag from her hands, causing her to fall over and hit her face and teeth.

Witnesses challenged the man and he ran away empty handed towards West Croydon railway station, where he is believed to have boarded a train.

British Transport Police have released a CCTV image of a man officers want to speak to because they believe he may have information that can help their investigation.

Anyone who knows him is asked to contact BTP by texting 61016 or by calling 0800 40 50 40.

Alternatively, call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

You can find out more about what is happening in and around Croydon here.