Detectives are appealing for witnesses after a man was beaten and had his mobile phone stolen whilst walking home in Portsmouth.
Between 11pm and 11.20pm on Saturday, October 31, a 30-year-old man was walking in Arnaud Close when he was approached by a group of four youths.
One of the group made an attempt to take the man’s phone, but the man turned away and kept walking. He was then attacked from behind and pushed to the floor.
The group punched and kicked the man, and stole his Motorola mobile phone.
The man sustained cuts and bruises, and required stitches to his left ear.
The group consisted of four young men and a woman. Other than the main offender, the group are described as white, one had light coloured hair, another wore an orange long sleeved top and the woman was around 18 years old.
The man has given a more detailed description of the main offender:
- White
- Aged between 20 and 23 years old
- 5ft 7ins tall
- Slim build
- Wearing a light grey hooded top
Detective Constable Rachael Kensett said, “This was a vicious attack on a man simply walking home alone. The man instinctively covered his head and face and so was unable to properly see all of the group involved, however residents nearby or others in the area may have. If you think you can help please contact the police.”
Can you help?
Anyone with information is asked to contact DC Kensett at Fratton police station on 101 or call the Crimestoppers charity anonymously on 0800 555 111. Mini-Com users can call 01962 875000. From outside Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, please call 0845 045 45 45.
