Hampshire police appeal for witnesses over abandoned BMW connected to assault

By Neil Fatkin

Published 8th Jul 2020, 20:12 BST

Updated 9th Jul 2020, 10:29 BST

POLICE are appealing for witnesses after an abandoned car was discovered which they believe is linked to an assault.

An abandoned black BMW was found on Crouch Lane in Waterlooville on Tuesday evening.

A statement from Hampshire Constabulary said: ‘Officers investigating an assault now suspect the vehicle to have been involved and are hoping to speak with any witnesses who may have seen the vehicle on Crouch Lane that evening.

‘We are particularly keen to speak with two cyclists who briefly spoke with officers at the scene.’

Police are appealing for witnesses after the discovery of a BMW which they believe is connected to an assault.

placeholder image — Police are appealing for witnesses after the discovery of a BMW which they believe is connected to an assault.

Anyone who has any information to support the investigation or remembers seeing the black BMW X1 is urged to phone 101 and quote reference 44200250254.

To remain anonymous call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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