Man robbed in Newbury park

The victim was robbed and assaulted during the incident

THAMES Valley Police is appealing for witnesses after a robbery in Victoria Park, Newbury, on Sunday morning

Sometime between 12.30am and 1am, a 56-year-old man was walking through the park when he was robbed and assaulted.

The offenders stole his watch and wedding ring.

The victim was taken to Basingstoke Hospital where he was treated for serious bruises to the upper part of his body and a broken forearm.

The offenders are four white men aged between 18 and 20 years old. Two were scruffy in their appearance.

If anyone witnessed this incident, or has any information that could help the inquiry, please call PC Brian Lock at Newbury CID via the 24-hour Police Enquiry Centre on 0845 8 505 505. If you don't want to speak to police or leave your name, call the Crimestoppers charity on 0800 555 111.