Attacker who broke man's ribs is sought
Published Date:
23 September 2008
A MAN had his ribs broken and suffered head injuries when his passport and cash were stolen in a robbery.
The 26-year-old was attacked between 1.30am and 2am on Sunday, September 14, as he walked along Brockhurst Road, Gosport, close to the junction with Cambridge Road.
After a night out in Gosport, he was approached by an unknown man who beat him up and stole £40 cash and a passport.
The victim was taken to Queen Alexandra Hospital, Cosham, where he was treated for broken ribs and a bruised head and stomach.
Police are trying to track down the attacker who was white, in his late 20s, about 6ft and stocky.
He has dark hair and wore a light coloured top and jeans.
Detective Constable Martin Brown, from Gosport CID, said: 'I would like to speak to anyone who was in the area at the time or anyone visiting the nearby Orhans kebab shop.
'The attack took place beside a main road and I am sure that this incident would have been witnessed by passers by and drivers.'
Anyone with information can contact Det Con Brown in Gosport CID on 0845 045 45 45.
The full article contains 205 words and appears in The News newspaper.
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Last Updated:
23 September 2008 9:41 AM
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Source:
The News
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Location:
Portsmouth
