Witness appeal after Tamworth robbery

POLICE officers in Tamworth are appealing for information following a robbery in Tamworth at the Weekend.

The incident occurred on Sunday 2 August at 5.45pm. The victim was at a bus stop in Fossdale Road, Wilnecote, when he was approached by three men who pushed him to the floor and stole his Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge black mobile phone.

The first man is described as being white, aged 16 to 21 years, 5ft 9in tall, slim build with short dark hair. He was wearing a green/blue hooded top, grey tracksuit bottoms and white trainers.

The second man is described as being white, aged 16 to 21 years, 6ft tall, slim build, with ginger hair. He was wearing a green Superdry hooded top and blue jeans.

The third man is described as being white, aged 16 to 21 years, 5ft 9in tall, slim build, with short black hair. He wore a grey hooded top, blue tracksuit bottoms and black trainers. All three men spoke with local accents.

Fortunately the victim, a 21-year-old man from Tamworth, was uninjured.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact Staffordshire Police on 101 quoting incident number 322 of August 2.

Alternatively they can contact the independent crime-fighting charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or through their Anonymous Online Form at www.crimestoppers-uk.org. No personal details are taken, information cannot be traced or recorded and you will not go to court.