Man, 40, robbed while walking in Aylesbury

A witnesses appeal has been launched by Thames Valley Police after a 40 year old man was robbed in Hannon Road, Aylesbury.

At around 10.30pm on Monday 25th July 2016 a man, was walking in Hannon Road when he was approached by seven men.

The offenders began verbally abusing the man and proceeded to assault him a number of times to the face and body causing him to fall to the ground. One of the offenders assaulted the victim with a knife. The victim was taken to Stoke Mandeville Hospital.

During the assault the offenders also stole the man’s phone and wallet.

Det Con Bruce Wilson, based at Aylesbury Force CID, said: ‘We would like to reassure the community that we are investigating this robbery and I would appeal to anybody who has any information as to the identity of the offender to come forward to police on the non-emergency number 101.

We would also be grateful for any witnesses who may have seen seven men in the area on Monday evening to come forward.

If you do not want to speak directly to the police you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111. No personal details are taken, information is not traced or recorded and you will not go to court.‘