Man robbed and assaulted in park

Police are appealing for witnesses or information following a robbery and a separate assault in a nature reserve in Bury St Edmunds.

The incidents occurred between 7.15pm and 8pm on May 10, in Tayfen Meadow.

A man on a red bike was approached by a group of about eight males who punched and kicked him and stole his mobile phone, tobacco and personal documents.

Upon leaving the nature reserve, a female suspect swung a punch at him but did not connect.

Anyone who has any information about these incidents is asked to contact Suffolk Police, quoting crime references 37/28352/22 or 37/36249/22.

Email – Shannon.barnard@suffolk.police.uk

Website: http://www.suffolk.police.uk/contact-us/existing-report-update

Crimestoppers – Contact the independent charity Crimestoppers 100% anonymously on 0800 555 111, or via their online form: www.crimestoppers-uk.org

Phone – call 101.