Brave boy punches man before running away after being grabbed in Gosport street
A brave boy punched a man before running away after he was grabbed in a Gosport street by the male.
Police said the terrifying incident happened at around 6.30pm on Tuesday 6 August when the 12-year-old boy was walking home having purchased a drink at the Best Buy shop on Rowner Lane.
A police spokesperson said the boy was suddenly “grabbed on the shoulders from behind by a man he did not know”. The incident happened in an area of garages off Rowner Lane, opposite the Masten Crescent junction.
“The man did not say anything as he grabbed the boy, and the boy punched the man in the stomach to get away before running off towards home,” a police spokesperson said.
The man has been described as white, aged 20-30 who is around 5ft 10ins tall with a medium build and large shaggy brown beard. He had a deep voice and was wearing a grey long-sleeved sports fleece, black baggy board shorts and possibly had a tattoo on his right forearm or hand. If you know who this man is, or have seen him in the area, contact police. Anyone with information is asked to call 101, quoting 44240335883.
Submit information here: https://www.hampshire.police.uk/tua/tell-us-about/cor/tell-us-about-existing-case-report/
Alternatively, you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers 100% anonymously on 0800 555 111, or via their anonymous online form at crimestoppers-uk.org