Press release -
Appeal made after man assaulted in Basingstoke park
We are appealing for witnesses as part of an investigation into an assault on a man in Eastrop Park, Basingstoke.
It took place sometime between 6pm and 6.30pm on Sunday 9 September.
The victim, a 28-year-old man, was walking through the park when he was approached by a group of men.
They asked him for a light before pushing him to the ground and assaulting him.
The victim sustained a cut to face for which he received treatment at the North Hampshire Hospital in Basingstoke.
The first man is described as:
- white
- 20 to 25 years of age
- around 5ft 7ins tall
- of medium build
- short, blonde hair
The second man is described as:
- black
- 20 to 25 years of age
- around 5ft 4ins tall
- of medium build
- short, black hair
The third man is described as:
- black
- aged 20 to 25 years of age
- around 5ft 7ins tall
- muscular
- black hair in a messy Afro style
The fourth man is described as:
- black
- aged around 19 or 20 years of age
- around 6ft tall
- of skinny build
- short, black hair
Detective Constable Christopher Phillips said: “We are keen to hear from anyone who saw what happened.
“The park would have been busy at the time.
“Were you there? Did you see a group of men hanging around the park near the Eastrop Road entrance? If so, we would like to hear from you.”
Topics
- Crime
Categories
- assault
- basingstoke
Regions
- Hampshire
If you have any information, please contact us on 101, quoting reference number 44180342801.
In an emergency, call 999.