Detectives in Newham have released footage and an image of a woman they are keen to speak with after another woman was slapped and robbed for cash outside a cash machine.

The offence happened in the middle of the day on Wednesday, 28 November at about 15:10hrs on Leytonstone Road, Newham.

The victim, a women in her early 40s, was withdrawing money from a cashpoint, while a second woman in her late teens was waiting behind her.

This second woman then approached the victim, punched and slapped her, and then stole the money she had just withdrawn.

The victim did not require medical treatment.

The suspect is described as a black woman in her late teens.

The incident was recorded on CCTV and police are releasing the images to assist in locating the suspect.

Detective Inspector Steve Bluemore of Newham CID, said: “This was a shocking attack in broad daylight and we know a number of people were passing at the time. I would ask anyone who witnessed the incident or who recognises the suspect to contact police immediately.”

Any witnesses or anyone with any information is asked to call police on 101 or contact via Twitter @MetCC. Quote CAD 4628/28NOV

To give information anonymously contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or online at crimestoppers-uk.org.