We are appealing for witnesses, information and footage following a robbery on Anton Lakes footpath in Andover.

During the incident, which occurred between 11pm and 11.55pm on Monday 29 September, the victim – a man in his 20s – reported being approached by two men, who subsequently assaulted him by repeatedly punching him in the face.

The two unknown men then stole the victim’s black crossbody bag, which contained his glasses, identification and documents.

The victim suffered facial injuries and grazes to his legs as a result of the assault.

The first man we’d like to speak to in connection with this incident is described as;

• White
• Aged between 20 and 29 years
• Skinny build
• Wearing a black hooded top, black trouser bottoms and using an old-style mobile phone (not a smart phone)

The second man we’d like to speak to in connection with this incident is described as;
• White
• Aged between 20 and 29 years
• Large build
• Wearing a black hooded top and black trousers bottoms

We would like to hear from anyone who was in the area at the time of the robbery. Do you recall seeing anything of the incident?

Do you have any footage of the robbery, or anything suspicious in the area before or after the incident, including mobile phone, dash cam, doorbell camera or any other CCTV?

If you can help with any of the above, please call 101 and quote incident number 44250441541.

You can also report online via the Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary website, below;

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Alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.

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