Detectives investigating a violent watch robbery in Greenwich are appealing for witnesses

Detectives investigating a high value watch robbery in SE10 are appealing for witnesses or anyone with footage to come forward.

At around 22:30hrs on Sunday, 27 October, three men, aged 20s, were walking on Millennium Way, Greenwich, when they were attacked from behind by a man armed with a heavy object - possibly a gas cannister.

Two of the victims suffered head injuries while the third managed to escape unharmed and called police.

A Rolex watch was stolen from one of the victims.

The attacker is described as a white man with a beard. At the time of the attack he was wearing a white Nike T-shirt.

Anyone who witnessed this incident or has information or footage should call police on 101 or post on X @MetCC quoting 8042/27OCT.

To remain 100 per cent anonymous call the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or visit Crimestoppers-uk.org.