Police have posted images of five men following a violent robbery of a traffic warden in the Alum Rock area of Birmingham.

Sickening violence was used in the attack, which happened between 5 and 5.30pm  on Friday 14 September.

The warden, who was going about his job, was dragged from his moped before being kicked and stamped on. The gang then stole his vehicle.

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Currently, the men numbered one, two and three in the images are being treated as suspects, while numbers four and five may have information to assist the investigation.

There is a sixth person police want to trace, but no images of that person are available to share at this stage.

Members of the public were quick to share social media video footage with the police, and we are now formally circulating those images as we appeal for the public’s help to identify those involved as quickly as possible.

The attack on the 21-year-old victim happened on Hartopp Road at the corner with College Road.

Det Sgt Tom Lyons, leading the investigation, said the victim was taken to hospital, but, despite the violence used in the attack, is not believed to have suffered serious injuries.

Det Sgt Lyons said: “I was absolutely furious when I saw the footage. The level of violence used is truly shocking, and I know every right-minded person who views it will share that anger.

“We’ve already spoken to the victim. CCTV and other enquiries have already begun, but people in the community will know who these men are. I’d urge them to examine their conscience and do the right thing and give us the names.” 

A 20-year-old man arrested on suspicion of robbery has been bailed while investigations continue. 

Anyone with information can contact us via Live Chat at west-midlands.police.uk between 8am to midnight, call 101 anytime or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.