Do you know these two people?
We want to identify and speak with them as part of an investigation into a robbery attempt in Newport.
Shortly after midnight on Thursday 23rd March, a man in his 50s left the Wheatsheaf Pub on Pyle Street and walked up towards St James Street when he encountered two men standing near the junction of the road.
Punched in the face
One of the individuals demanded the victim’s phone before he was followed and punched in the face. This occurred between Santander and Pittis estate agents on St James Street.
The victim refused to hand over his phone, and was threatened with violence before being punched again. The attacker was called away by the second man before both ran off towards the High Street.
Get in touch
Police would like to hear from anyone with information about this incident, or who can help us identify the two people pictured.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101, quoting 44230115059. You can also submit information to us online.
Alternatively, you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers 100% anonymously on 0800 555 111, or via their anonymous online form at crimestoppers-uk.org
News shared by Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary, in their own words. Ed
