Two men dragged from car before being assaulted and robbed in Gosport

TWO men were dragged from their vehicle by a group of men before they were assaulted and robbed of items in Gosport last night.
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The incident, between 10.15pm and 11pm on Burnett Road, saw the victims approached by three men while they were parked in a Land Rover. They were then attacked and had cash, bank cards and tobacco stolen.

A 27-year-old man from Gosport sustained a head injury during the assault and was taken Queen Alexandra Hospital for treatment. His injuries are not considered life-threatening or life-changing, police said.

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The other victim, a 24-year-old man from Gosport, was treated by paramedics at the scene.

The suspects then got into a white car, similar to a Volkswagen Touran, before driving off in the direction of Anns Hill Road.

A police statement said: ‘We are keen to speak with anyone who has any information that may help our investigation.

‘Were you in the area at the time? Perhaps you saw a white car driving away from Burnett Road? We are particularly keen to identify the three men.’

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The male perpetrators are described as all being white, aged between 25 and 30-years-old.

The first man had short hair and was also described as wearing a blue jumper.

A second man was about 5ft 9in tall with a medium build who wore a blue Nike hat.

No specific details were given for the third man.

The police statement added: ‘We appreciate these are not detailed descriptions, but perhaps you remember seeing three young men in the area around the relevant time?’

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Anyone with information is asked to phone 101 with the reference 44200283418. Alternatively phone Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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