Elderly man threatened at knifepoint in Hampshire

The incident happened at the local cricket grounds in Four Marks, Alton, at 5.54pm yesterday.

An 81-year-old man was approached by the suspect, who subsequently pulled out what the man believed to be a knife and threatened him.

Nothing was taken from the gentleman during the encounter and he did not receive any injuries of any kind.

In a statement, Hampshire Constabulary said: ‘Were you in the area at the time? Did you see what happened? Or perhaps you have dash cam footage?’

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Anyone with any information about this incident is asked to get in touch by calling 101 and quoting reference 44200253438.

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

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