Split-second moment man has phone snatched out of his hand - by a man racing past on a BIKE

The 41-year-old victim was walking along the pavement and using his mobile when it was torn from his hands in a millisecond by a passing cyclist - who then sped off down the street. The incident, which was captured on CCTV, happened at around 5pm on January 26, in central London, and the sucpect is described as a white male, who was wearing a grey hoodie and white tracksuit bottoms. City of London Police Inspector Doug Blackwood said, "We advise the public to be vigilant when using their phone out and about on the street in London. "Try not to walk and text at the same time, not only does it put you at risk of injury, the distraction of texting also leaves you vulnerable. "If you really need to make a phone call in a public place, try and keep the conversation as brief as possible."