Man punched in face in Harnham and has cigarettes stolen

The 21 year old victim was assaulted on Friday afternoon

Author: Henrietta CreaseyPublished 23rd Jan 2021

The incident happened around 4:40pm in Parsonage Green.

Wiltshire Police say the assailant punched his victim to the side of his face and stole a packet of cigarettes before leaving him with another unknown suspect.

A 17 year old boy has been arrested in connection with the incident.

He's since been released under investigation.

The force is appealing for witnesses;

"We are especially keen to speak to a man who had a conversation with the victim after the incident. We are also aware of a vehicle which drove slowly past the incident."

Anyone with information is asked to call us on 101 quoting log number 54210006886

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