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Police appeal following assault in Broughton Astley
Posted on 04/11/09
Police appeal following assault in Broughton Astley
Police are appealing for witnesses following the report of an assault in Broughton Astley yesterday evening (Tuesday November 3).
The incident happened at about 4.50pm when a 28-year-old man in a black Volkswagon Transporter van was approached by four men, three wearing balaclavas, at the junction with Broughton Road and Coventry Road.
The men had pulled up behind the man in a dark coloured saloon car and threatened the victim with what is believed to be an iron bar, a machete and two axes.
Following the assault the four men got back into their car. The victim then left his van and one of the suspects got back out of the car and chased after him.
The victim ran into a nearby field and the suspect returned to his car. The four suspects were then driven away by a fifth man turning right into Coventry Road.
The victim received minor injuries and was taken to the Leicester Royal Infirmary for treatment.
Damage was also caused to the victims car during the assault.
Detective Constable Nick Freeman, the officer investigating the incident, said: We are appealing to anyone who thinks they may have witnessed this assault or the events leading up to it to, to contact us.
At this time of day, nearly 5pm, the roads would have been quite busy and we are expecting the incident to have caught many drivers attention. During the assault the victim also drove into a Mini that was in front of him, as he tried to get away from the men. This may have also caught your attention. If you can remember seeing the four men leave their car and assault the victim, then please call.
We would also like anyone who saw the men before or after the incident to call us. You may have seen where they came from or where they went to, which would help us in our investigation.
Anybody with any information is asked to contact DC 1640 Nick Freeman on Leicester (0116) 222 2222, follow the instructions to leave a message for a police officer and when prompted key in the officer's identification number 1640. Alternatively contact Crimestoppers, which is free* and anonymous on 0800 555 111.
* Please note, some mobile phone service providers may charge for this call.
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