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Police are appealing for information after a man in his 70s was robbed in Pylewell Road, Hythe at approximately 4.45pm on Thursday, May 14.
The man was approached by a group of two boys and a girl who pushed the man through a shop window before stealing his bag which contained dried fruit and a bunch of flowers.
The man sustained serious cuts to his hands and leg which required treatment at Southampton General Hospital.
The group were described as white and 18-20 years of age. The boys were of skinny build and wearing hooded tops.
The girl had short bleached blonde hair, gold hoop earrings and was wearing a hooded top with a t-shirt underneath and dark trousers.
DC Luke Donovan said:
“This is a horrendous attack on an older gentleman. We need to identify three youths seen running away from the scene immediately after the incident.
“Anyone who may have seen what happened, found a bag discarded nearby, or knows who is responsible for this incident should contact police.”
Anyone with information should contact Lyndhurst CID on 0845 045 45 45, or call Crimestoppers, the charity, anonymously on 0800 555 111. |
