Man was assaulted in London Street
Police are appealing for information after a man was assaulted in Basingstoke on Saturday, April 17. At around 8.30pm a 51-year-old man was walking with his partner along London Street opposite Naya Cash and Carry. A teenage boy approached them and started to shout abuse he then walked up to the man and hit him with a beer can before punching him in the head. The victim fought the boy off and he then pulled out a knife and threatened the victim before running off down New Street. The victim suffered a cut to his head following the incident but did not require hospital treatment. The teenager is described as:
“It was a malicious and unprovoked attack and we want to find the person responsible. “This kind of behaviour will not be tolerated in Basingstoke and we would ask anyone with any information to contact us as soon as possible.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact PC Holdsworth at Basingstoke 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 Your OpinionsBe the first to add a CommentMan was assaulted in London Street has received votes and currently has a rating of Hits to date: Top Rated NewsResidents are being urged to work with the council to ensure that travellers sited illegally on land in the borough move as quickly as possible if the...MoreCllr Brian Gurden was appointed Mayor of Basingstoke and Deane during the Mayor-making ceremony, held at the council's Civic Offices on Thursday 14 Ma...More Alternative NewsResidents and workers in Basingstoke and Deane are being urged to prepare for extreme weather conditions following predictions of heavy snowfall....MoreHampshire Constabulary is urging people who do not want to be disturbed by trick or treaters this Halloween to display a No Trick or Treat poster at...More Related News and Weather LinksVisitors to this years Balloons over Basingstoke will be bursting with excitement when balloons of all colours and sizes take to the skies from Frida... MorePeople in Popley are being encouraged to show their adventurous side to assist with the creation of an exciting new play area for Basing Wood. Bas... More Sometime during the weekend the grounds of Fort Hill Community School in Kenilworth Road were entered and damage was caused.... More Residents across Basingstoke and Deane are being invited to a special question and answers event being run by the boroughs safety forum on Wednesday... More Plans to catch up on the backlog of missed bin collections have been announced by Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council. More snow yesterday (Wedn... More Detectives in Basingstoke are appealing for witnesses after an attempted robbery in the town on Sunday, September 14. At around 11.15pm a Ge... More Related Categories |
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