A MAN was robbed by a gang after leaving a train station.

The 24-year-old was wearng headphones as he left Chingford railway station at 6.35pm on Wednesday, November 9.

One of the thieves approached him from behind and snatched the headphones, before running through an alleyway in the direction of Beresford Avenue. As the victim gave chase he was blocked by three others and beaten.

The attackers were described as aged between 17 and 20.

Anyone with information is asked to call police on 101.

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