A MAN was robbed as he walked through a busy park.
The victim was in St Ann’s Well Gardens in Hove yesterday (Tuesday, March 2) at 4pm.
He was approached by a man and a woman who ordered him to hand over his belongings.
The 20-year-old was attacked and suffered minor injuries.
Inspector Dee Wells said: "This incident happened at a busy time of day when there was likely other people in the park.
"We are sure someone may have seen something that could assist with our enquires.
Police are investigating a robbery at St Ann's Well Gardens, Hove
"Violence will absolutely not be tolerated and we seek to establish the circumstances of this incident and trace those responsible.”
Sussex Police said: “Officers investigating a report of a robbery in St Ann's Well Gardens in Hove are appealing for witnesses to come forward.
“The incident is believed to have taken place around 4pm on Tuesday, March 2 when the victim - a 20-year-old man - was approached by a male and female in the park.
Police are investigating a robbery at St Ann's Well Gardens, Hove
“He was asked to hand over his belongings before being assaulted. He suffered minor injuries.
“Officers appealing to anyone who witnessed anything suspicious in the area to come forward.”
Anyone with information can report it to Sussex Police online or call 101, quoting 888 of 02/03..
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