Police are appealing for information after a man attempte to rob an 11-year-old girl while she was walking through College Park in Copnor, Portsmouth.
At around 4.15pm yesterday (Tuesday, November 10), the girl was making her way home from school through the park when she was approached by a man who demanded money and her mobile phone.
The girl refused and tried to walk away. The man pushed her to the ground and attempted to take her bag.
The girl screamed before managing to get up and run away, in the direction of Kirby Road.
The man is described as:
- Stocky build
- Wearing a black zip up hooded jumper with a white top underneath, black combat trousers with a chain from the waistband to the left pocket, and sand coloured boots
The man also had a dog with him, which was grey and had a diamante collar.
Detective Constable Ian Cambridge said, “We are appealing for anyone who may have seen this incident or heard what happened, or anyone who recognises the description of the man. College Park is a well used area and we believe there may have been a number of people in the area at the time of the attack.”
Can you help?
Anyone with information is asked to contact DC Cambridge 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.
