Appeal for witnesses and information following assault and robbery on Hayling Island

Officers investigating an assault and robbery on Hayling Island are appealing for witnesses and information.

We received a report that at around 4:50pm on Monday 10 November, a man had been in a car park on Station Road when he was approached by a group of men wearing masks.

The man was hit several times with a baseball bat and lost consciousness.

The group then stole his car, wallet and wedding ring, described as white gold and engraved with the words ‘I love you’.

Police attended and located the man, who was taken to hospital for treatment to his injuries.

The stolen car was later located in Uplands Road in Drayton. 

An investigation has been launched and officers are carrying out enquiries to locate the outstanding stolen items and to identify those involved.

We are keen to speak to anyone who may recognise the following description of one of the men involved:

We are also keen to speak to anyone who may have seen the stolen car in the Drayton area. The car is described as a black Ford Ranger Wildtrak with the registration starting WL72.

If you witnessed this incident, or have any information (including CCTV, doorbell or dashcam footage from the area) which could help us in identifying the men involved or locating the stolen items, please report this to us.

To report, either call 101 quoting reference number 44250508814, or go online via the Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary website, below;

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Alternatively, please call Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.