Thief bites man's hand in Chelmsley Wood

SUSPECT: Police have released CCTV of the hooded man
who they want to speak to in connection with the incident

POLICE are hunting a thief who sunk his teeth into a man’s hand, moments after asking for 20p.

The shocking incident happened late on the evening of March 16, outside Linacre House, in Chelmsley Wood.

The 21-year-old victim had been walking past the tower block at around 11.30pm, when he was approached by a hooded man who asked for the loose change.

The thief then BIT the young man on the hand, before running off with his wallet.

Police have now released a CCTV image of their main suspect, who is described as a large set man, around 6ft 4inches tall. He is in his early to mid 20s and on the night in question was wearing a grey hooding top and tracksuit bottoms.

Det Sgt Chris Burt, who is leading the investigation, said: “If anyone recognises him, or believes they’ve seen the man, or who may have been in the area on the night and saw him, then I’d ask them to call me immediately.”

Dial 101 or call Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.