Man in his nineties attacked after disturbing burglar in Wokingham

Police are appealing for information about a burglary in Wokingham.

At around 10am on Wednesday 15 December, a man in his nineties returned to his home on Binfield Road to find a broken panel in his front door.

As he has opened the door, an unknown man charged down the stairs towards him, assaulted him then ran up Binfield Road towards Barratt Crescent.

Ambulance staff checked over the victim but he was uninjured.

Several items of jewellery and a watch, with the inscription ‘PRESENTED TO victim’s name ON HIS RETIREMENT FROM EASTERN AND SONS’ on the back, were stolen.

Investigating officer Richard Fisher, based at Loddon Valley police station, said:

“I am appealing to the public to please get in touch if they have any information about this burglary.

“Particularly anyone with dash cameras who drove down Binfield Road around this time, please check your cameras as it could assist our investigation.

“Call us on 101 or make a report online, quoting reference number 43210565006.

“Alternatively, call the independent charity, Crimestoppers, anonymously on 0800 555 111.”

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