POLICE are hunting a pair of violent robbers who attacked a man in front of his wife and children in broad daylight.

The victim and his wife, both 31, were with their children at a bus stop in Aldersbrook Road, Wanstead, on Monday April 12 at around 3:45pm, when they were approach by two men.

One flashed a knife at the man and threatened him as he demanded his wallet. When he victim refused and was beaten around his head.

The assault only stopped when a bus pulled up, at which point the thugs ran off into nearby Brading Crescent.

Both men are described as being of eastern European origin. One was wearing a tracksuit top and a which checked scarf, while the other was wearing brown trousers and jacket.

Anyone with information on this incident should contact DC Ely Ibrahim at Redbridge Police immediately on 020 8345 2610.