Police Appeal For Information On Attempted Robbery
Aug 12th, 2008 | By Duncan Smith | Isle of Wight News From The Island PulsePolice on the Isle of Wight, are investigating reports of an attempted robbery in Cowes, where it’s alleged a golf club was used to attack a man.
Two men were walking along Pallance Road in Northwood, Cowes at around 1.45am on Tuesday, August 5th when they were approached by a group of five men.
One man, a 21-year-old from Newport, has told police he was hit over the head several times with what appeared to be a golf club.
The man carrying the golf club is alleged to have demanded a wallet.
No money was stolen during the attack, and the five men walked away in the direction of the Travellers Joy pub in Northwood.
The 21-year-old victim suffered a cut above his left eye, and minor head injuries.
He did not receive treatment in hospital.
One of the suspects is described as: Male, White, 19-years-old, 6 foot tall, Medium build, Pale complexion, Heavy set, dark eyebrows, Short blond hair.
He was wearing a dark grey hooded top.
A second suspect is described as: Male White, 19-years-old, 5 foot 10 inches tall. He was wearing navy / dark blue clothes.
Anyone with information, or who saw what happened, is asked to contact DC Phil Harrison-Smith at Newport CID on 0845 045 45 45, or phone the Crimestoppers charity anonymously on 0800 555 111.
