Man set upon by gang of teenagers outside Fareham train station as they tried to steal his rucksack
Police are calling for witnesses after a man was reportedly assaulted by a group of teenagers outside Fareham Railway Station.
The incident took place between 7.30pm and 7.40pm on Sunday, December 14, with the 44-year-old man, who was walking with a woman, approached by five teenagers (three boys and two girls). They tried to take his rucksack and assaulted him in the process, causing a minor injury.
Police are now appealing for information and for anyone who saw the incident to come forward.
A Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary spokesperson said: “We are appealing for witnesses following a report of an assault outside Fareham train station last week.
“The group are described as between 16-20-years-old, white, with one wearing a grey hoodie and another member of the group dressed in all black. It is believed they left the area on the E4 bus toward Redlands Lane.
“We would like to speak to anyone who saw what happened and were in the area at the time. If you witnessed the incident please call 101 and quote 44250562945.
“Additionally, we’d like to hear from you if you have CCTV, dashcam, mobile phone, or doorbell camera footage that may assist our enquiries.”
Police have advised that information can also be submitted via its website: https://www.hampshire.police.uk/tua/tell-us-about/cor/tell-us-about-existing-case-report/
Alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111, or report via their website https://crimestoppers-uk.org/.