A 17-year-old boy is due in court on Wednesday (5) after admitting robbing a commuter at Seven Kings station.
The youth, who cannot be named for legal reasons, allegedly snatched an iPhone from the woman as she was waiting for a train on August 3.
He pleaded guilty to robbery on August 17 at Barkingside Youth Court and the case was adjourned.
He was released on bail with a daily curfew between 7pm and 7am, electronic tag and ban on entering Seven Kings train station.
He will be sentenced at Barkingside Youth Court on Wednesday.
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