Leicester - St Peters
Neighbourhood Management Board
Can you help? - Man robbed in University Road - 10:45am Monday 14th May.
 Officers are appealing for witnesses to come forward after a 26-year-old man was robbed in the city.
The incident happened around 10.45am on Monday May 14, 2007 as the victim was walking along University Road towards Victoria Park. As he neared the War Memorial on Victoria Park, he was approached by two men who began to make conversation with him.
One of the men punched the victim before stealing his Sony Ericsson W850I mobile phone. The men then made off towards University Road.
The victim attended the Leicester Royal Infirmary receiving stitches to an injury to his mouth.
Police have issued a CD fit of the man that assaulted the victim. Officers hope that someone will recognise this man and contact them.
He is described as being either black or of dual heritage, aged between 18 and 20-years-old, between 5'9" and 5'10" tall and of medium build. He had short black hair, was wearing a light grey hooded top and possibly a cap.
The second man is described as being Asian, aged between 18 and 20-years-old, between 5'7" and 5'10" tall and of slim build. He also had short black hair and was wearing a light grey jacket.
PC James Willoughby from the City Core Crime Team said: "We're keen to hear from anyone who witnessed the incident or who saw the direction the men took after the robbery.
"Did you see two men matching the description acting suspiciously in the area at this time in the morning or do you know the identities of these men? If so we'd urge you to get in touch.
"Any information you have could assist with our enquiries and prove vital to our investigation."
Contacting Us about this incident...
Anyone with any information is asked to contact PC 1918 James Willoughby at City Core Crime Team on 0116 2222222, follow the instructions to leave a message for a police officer and when prompted key in the officer's identification number 1918. Alternatively contact Crimestoppers, which is free* and anonymous on 0800 555 111.
* Please note, some mobile ‘phone service providers may charge for this call.
Issued on 08/06/07 at 13:43
Crime reference number: CW/02747/07-4
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