Man robbed in Tadley

Man assaulted and robbed while walking his dog in broad daylight

A MAN has been assaulted and robbed in Tadley while walking his dog in the early morning.

According to Hampshire Constabulary, sometime on Tuesday, August 23, between 8.55am and 9.30am, a 46-year-old man was walking with his white and brown lurcher dog in woodland behind Tadley swimming pool in New Road, when he was approached by a man and assaulted.

The victim said he saw another man acting as a lookout and demands were made for him to hand over his dog.

The men then left the area and the victim noticed his wallet, containing about £70 in cash, was missing. His dog was not taken.

The first man is described as white, about 5ft 8ins and of a stocky build. He's thought to be in his mid 30s and was wearing a waterproof dark-blue tracksuit top with the hood up and faded blue tracksuit trousers.

The second man was described as white, aged 15 or 16 and of a skinny build. He was wearing a light-grey tracksuit top and bottoms and seemed nervous.

The victim sustained several grazes to his face and an injury to his cheekbone.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact Pc Gemma Dunn at Basingstoke police station, telephone 101 or via the website www.hampshire.police.uk/internet/contact/message_officer.htm

Alternatively, telephone Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111. Minicom users should call 01962 875000.