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Police appeal for witnesses after Trowbridge robbery leaves man injured
By Swindon Now Editorial Team · Published
Detectives are calling for witnesses to come forward after a 63-year-old man was robbed and assaulted by two youths near the Railway Station car park.
Wiltshire Police have launched an investigation following a violent robbery in Trowbridge that left a 63-year-old man needing assistance from members of the public. The incident occurred in the vicinity of the Railway Station car park between 8pm and 9pm on August 13.
According to the police report, the victim was approached by two individuals, both estimated to be around 18 years old and wearing balaclavas. The suspects demanded that the man hand over his mobile phone and cash. When the victim did not comply, the assailants punched him in the face and stomach, causing him to fall to the ground before they fled the scene in an unknown direction.
The authorities are particularly keen to speak with two specific individuals who stopped to assist the victim immediately following the assault. One is described as a woman driving a white car who checked on the man and offered to call for an ambulance. The second is a man who was seen in the company of a woman; he offered to arrange a taxi for the victim.
Investigators believe these individuals may hold key information that could help identify the suspects or provide details regarding the attackers' movements after they left the area. Officers are urging anyone who was in or near the station car park during this time window to check any dashcam footage or personal recordings that might have captured the incident.
Anyone who can help identify the suspects or who was present at the scene is asked to contact the police by calling 101, quoting the crime reference number 54260099799. Alternatively, information can be provided anonymously through CrimeStoppers by calling 0800 555 111.
Source: Wiltshire Times · View original