Man attacked in Vange by would-be robber who wanted his cigarettes (From Basildon Recorder)
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Man attacked in Vange by would-be robber who wanted his cigarettes
4:55pm Monday 17th September 2012 in News
A VULNERABLE man was attacked for his cigarettes by a would-be robber outside a day centre in Vange.
Essex Police is appealing for anyone who saw the “very nasty attack” on Saturday (SEP15) to come forward.
It happened at 1pm outside Valerie Lodge, in High Road, Vange.
An Essex Police spokesman said the suspect demanded a cigarette from the victim and when he refused he put his hand to the victim’s neck and pushed him to the floor, trying to steal cigarettes.
The attacker is described as aged up to about 40, approximately 5ft 4inches tall, muscular with short grey hair with long sideburns and a goatee beard.
He was wearing Army-style combat trousers and a white t-shirt.
He followed the victim towards Pitsea High Street.
Det Con Matt Wigg, of Basildon CID, said: “The victim was extremely distressed by this nasty attack, and may take a long time to get over it.
“Please help us find whoever did this, not least to stop it happening again.”
If you saw this incident, or think you may recognise the description of the attacker, contact Det Con Wigg on 101.
Alternatively you can pass information on anonymously by calling Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Comments(7)
TonySanchez
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6:05pm Mon 17 Sep 12
v.randy
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7:33pm Mon 17 Sep 12
I'd rather do a 25 year stretch then spend a day in Vange..nuke it now!
Alec Cikes
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8:15pm Mon 17 Sep 12
Got to be a little man's syndrome!
Probably can't even afford a razor blade to sort out his puny little fizzog! He must smell like a skunk.
Get off the dole, you waste of low-life space. Get yourself a life!
By the same token, I hope the victim is ok & recovering from his ordeal.
tatersalad
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9:51pm Mon 17 Sep 12
Rich;Carol
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7:34am Tue 18 Sep 12
soul man
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9:59pm Tue 18 Sep 12
Nebs says...
5:37pm Mon 17 Sep 12