Editor’s note: we are circulating this extract from a Hampshire Alert about a serious incident in Otterbourne at the weekend.

You can read the full alert here: www.hampshirealert.co.uk/da/259113/Appeal_after_man_assaulted_and_robbed_in_Otterbourne.html

Appeal after man assaulted and robbed in Otterbourne

 

Alert message sent 26/02/2019 09:33:00

Information sent on behalf of Hampshire Constabulary

Can you help after a man was assaulted and robbed in Otterbourne?

We’re carrying out enquiries and regular patrols after a 42-year-old man was assaulted and robbed in Otterbourne.

At some point between 11pm on Saturday 23 February and 1:30am the following morning the victim, who was pushing his bicycle along Otterbourne Road, was approached by four men. The men assaulted the victim, leaving him with cuts to his wrist and knee. He was also punched leaving him with a black eye, cuts to his face, and he has subsequently been treated for a bruise to the brain.

The men took his folding mountain bike, which had a grey frame and green forks, and his wallet.

 
Sergeant Bethan Wood from the Winchester rural Neighbourhood Policing Team said:

This is a very rare occurrence for Otterbourne, we haven’t received any similar reports in the area.

I’d urge anyone who saw anything suspicious or who recognises the descriptions of the men to contact the investigations team by calling 101.

The Neighbourhood Policing Team will be regularly patrolling the area and any residents with concerns can speak to one of these uniformed officers, or can e-mail .

Anyone with information can call 101 quoting 44190066460

Alternatively you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Message sent by
James Pusey (Police, Corporate Communications, Hampshire and the Isle of Wight)