A masked gang armed with a stun gun attacked a man in a late-night robbery. 

Met officers were called at 11.40pm on Thursday after the 30-year-old man was targeted in Woodford Avenue, Clayhall.

Police said the man was walking with a friend when they were approached by a gang of three masked men, one of whom was armed with a stun gun.

One of the men grabbed the victim’s bag and ripped it from his shoulder before they made off in a small white van.

The victim was not seriously injured.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Redbridge CID on 0208 345 2745 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

There have been no arrests and enquiries continue.