Police are appealing for information to help identify those responsible for an aggravated robbery in the Hamilton city centre on 19 March.
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At around 2.35am, a man walking on Anglesea Street near the Ward Street intersection was approached by a group of 10-15 young people. ?
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Two members of the group (one wearing a blue shirt with a white number 22 on it, and one wearing a black shirt) assaulted the man, punching him in the head and face. ?
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The man tried to run away but fell over. ?He then suffered a further assault by several members of the group, who punched and kicked him while he was on the ground. ?
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The group then stole the man’s wallet and fled the scene.
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Police would like to hear from anyone who witnessed the incident, or anyone who is able to identify the assailants or other members of the group.
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If you have information which you believe may assist the investigation, please call Hamilton Police on 07 858 6200. ?
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Information can also be provided anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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Issued by Police Media Centre.