Overview
- Ivan Skoko, 29, restrained a man on the Northern line platform at Borough on October 28 after a commuter reported an attempted phone theft.
- British Transport Police arrested the suspect on suspicion of theft, possession of an offensive weapon, and handling stolen goods.
- Officers say they found a rusty claw hammer and two smartphones on the suspect, while the targeted woman kept hold of her device and left on the train.
- Skoko, a Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt who teaches at Fight City Gym, held the man until police arrived following reports at about 7.30pm.
- BTP says enquiries are ongoing and asks anyone with information to text 61016 or call 0800 40 50 40, quoting reference 661 of 28 October; recent ONS figures highlight elevated robbery levels across England and Wales, with London heavily affected.