Witness appeal following robbery in Basingstoke

We are appealing for witnesses and information following a report of a robbery in Basingstoke.

At around 12.42pm on Monday 6 November, a man had a phone and keys stolen on the footbridge between Edgehill Close and Buckskin Lane.

Since this was reported to us, officers have been carrying out enquiries and have arrested and charged a man.

Travine Farrell, 20, of Charnwood Close, Basingstoke, was charged with one count of robbery and one count of possessing a knife blade / sharp pointed article in a public place.

He is due to appear at Winchester Crown Court on 6 December.

However, we are still keen to hear from witnesses as officers are continuing to investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident.

Were you in the area at the time? Did you witness the incident?

If anyone has any information, or footage that may help our investigation, please contact 101 quoting the reference 44230453659.

Alternatively, go online and submit information via https://www.hampshire.police.uk/tua/tell-us-about/cor/tell-us-about-existing-case-report/