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Gang attack skatepark pair
14/ 8/2008
A gang of men attacked two skateboarders after stealing tobacco and a mobile phone from one of them in a car park in Church Crookham.
Detectives are hunting for anyone with information about the robbery, which took place on Friday, August 1.
The two victims, aged 20 and 23, had been skating at the skate park in Church Crookham and returned to their car in the nearby car park off Bourley Road, behind the Tweseldown Pub, at around 11.30pm.
They were approached by a group of at least five men who threatened them, then stole tobacco and a mobile phone from one of them.
Members of the group then started to kick and punch the two victims as they sat in the car. They also smashed windows on the vehicle.
The victims suffered cuts and bruises and were treated at Frimley Park Hospital.
The first attacker is described as:
- White
- Approximately 18 years old
- Around 5ft 8ins tall
- Medium to short, spiked hair
- Clean shaven
- Wearing a white shirt or polo shirt and blue jeans.
The second attacker is described as:
- White
- 5ft 6ins to 5ft 8ins tall
- Short, spiked hair
- Clean shaven
- Wearing a polo shirt or t-shirt.
The third attacker is described as:
- 5ft 10ins tall
- Wearing a black hooded top.
Another member of the group is believed to have been wearing black Adidas bottoms and a dark t-shirt and another man was wearing a striped shirt and Nike trainers.
Detective Constable Helen Calton, of Aldershot CID, said: “This was an isolated incident and we are appealing for any witnesses to come forward and contact us.
“There were a number of people in and around the skate park at the time of this incident and we would urge anyone with information to contact police as soon as possible.”
Anyone with information can contact Det Con Calton at Aldershot police station on 0845 045 45 45 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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