Portsmouth man, 58, injured after three thugs burgle his home while he is inside

THREE men are being hunted by police after bursting into a man’s home and stealing cash and a mobile phone.
ron Melton
By ron Melton
Published 11th Feb 2020, 12:15 BST
Updated 11th Feb 2020, 16:11 BST
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The victim, a 58-year-old man, had his hand injured in the aggravated burglary at 7pm in Winstanley Road, Stamshaw, on Thursday.

He was in his property with a friend when the suspects went inside.

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Police said all three are described as being black and between the ages of 16 and 20.

Winstanley Road, Stamshaw, where a 58-year-old man's house was burgled by three men who entered while he was inside. Picture: Google Street ViewWinstanley Road, Stamshaw, where a 58-year-old man's house was burgled by three men who entered while he was inside. Picture: Google Street View
Winstanley Road, Stamshaw, where a 58-year-old man's house was burgled by three men who entered while he was inside. Picture: Google Street View
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Hampshire Constabulary said the thugs were all wearing dark clothing, scarves to cover their faces and hoods or baseball caps on their heads.

They ran out of the property toward Stamshaw Park.

Officers have urged anyone in the area to come forward with information if they remember seeing men of the above description.

Call police on 101 quoting the crime reference number 44200047064 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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