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This shocking footage shows a man being choked until he loses consciousness so thugs can steal his £15k Rolex watch .

The man was working at his computer when the thugs burst in, one grabs him round the throat from behind, while the other tries to prise the expensive piece of jewellery off his wrist.

The victim tries to give up a fight and kicks out at the men, but he is wrestled to the floor.

The clear CCTV shows the gold watch snatched away before the victim is thrown under his desk.

The 46-year-old is briefly unconscious, when he comes round he checks his wrist, but spots the Gold Rolex Yacht Master is missing and goes out of the door to see if the men are still around.

The men had already escaped in a black Peugeot206 getaway car which had a man and a woman waiting inside.

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Police also have images of the men outside the shop, before the attack took place in Court Road in south London at around 1.30pm on Wednesday, February 10.

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Detective Constable Andrew Payne said: "The suspects stood outside the van hire shop in broad daylight for some time, appearing to look at the price list before entering and violently attacking the victim, choking him to the point where he lost consciousness.



"Luckily the victim did not sustain any serious injuries and did not require hospital treatment.



"We have taken the decision to release the footage to show the level of violence used, and ask the public for help in apprehending the persons responsible.

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"We believe the victim was targeted by the suspects to steal his watch. We are keen to identify them and would ask anyone with information to come forward. If they are seen, do not approach and call 999 immediately."

The two white men are described as suspects by the Metropolitan Police .

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One is 25-30 years old, of medium build with a goatee beard.

The other is 38-40 years old, of medium build with a scarred complexion.

Anyone with information should call Dc Payne on 020 8284 9449 or 101.