Appeal after attempted robbery in Basingstoke

We are appealing for information after an attempted robbery in Basingstoke on Saturday 31 August.

Two men approached a man in his 20s on the basketball court in Carter Drive at about 9.15pm.

They assaulted him and attempted to take his mobile phone.

The victim sustained minor facial, head and hand injuries during the confrontation.

The suspects are described as:

Suspect 1

• White
• Aged 20-25
• 5ft 7ins
• Medium build
• Wearing dark grey hoody jumper with white tassels (hood was up), black or dark grey t-shirt underneath, light grey tracksuit with two cream coloured stripes down the side and white trainers

Suspect 2

• White
• Aged 17-25
• 5ft 5 ins
• Slim build
• Patchy beard
• Wearing black jacket and faded black tracksuit bottoms

If you were in the area at the time or know anything about this incident, please call 101 quoting 44190310513.

Alternatively you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.