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Shocking CCTV footage shows a man being dragged from his car during a violent robbery in east London.

The clip, released by the Met Police, shows a 24 year-old shop worker sitting in his parked car on Ford Close, in Bow, before two men wearing balaclavas aggressively pull him from the vehicle.

During the terrifying ordeal on January 15, the one of the robbers demanded the victim hand over his wrist watch while another man grabbed a Louis Vuitton bag containing £500 in cash from the passenger seat of the car, Scotland Yard said.

The two suspects then ran off and got into a black Audi A4 before they drove off in the direction of Roman Road. Police later discovered that the car had fake number plates.

Police have made no arrests and are appealing for witnesses.

PC Andrew Hillier, investigating officer from Tower Hamlets CID said: "This is a nasty attack on a local businessman who was robbed of his takings after he finished work.

"I am appealing to anyone who can assist this investigation to come forward and speak to police - these are violent men who need to be arrested."

Anyone with information has been asked to call Tower Hamlets CID on 020 8217 4143 or by tweeting @MetCC. Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.