Hamilton Police investigating aggravated robbery
Hamilton Police investigating aggravated robbery
Police are appealing for information to help identify those responsible for an aggravated robbery in the Hamilton city centre on 19 March.
At around 2.35am, a man walking
on Anglesea Street near the Ward Street intersection was
approached by a group of 10-15 young people.
Two
members of the group (one wearing a blue shirt with a white
number 22 on it, and one wearing a black shirt) assaulted
the man, punching him in the head and face.
The
man tried to run away but fell over.
He then suffered a
further assault by several members of the group, who punched
and kicked him while he was on the ground.
The
group then stole the man’s wallet and fled the scene.
Police would like to hear from anyone who witnessed the incident, or anyone who is able to identify the assailants or other members of the group.
If you have
information which you believe may assist the investigation,
please call Hamilton Police on 07 858 6200.
Information can also be provided anonymously via
Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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