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Police are appealing for witnesses after a man was robbed in Victoria Park, Leicester.

The robbery took place at about 9pm on Saturday 26th July 2008.

A 24-year-old man was walking through the centre of Victoria Park, in the direction of the war memorial, when he was approached by two youths who demanded property and threatened violence. 

The victim managed to run off.  He was chased for a very short time by one of the suspects, before they both ran off in the direction of Mayor's Walk.

The first suspect is described as a white man, tanned, about 16 to 17-years-old, of slim build, about 5'8" tall, light brown short hair which was flat against his head and with about 1cm coming down onto his forehead, clean shaven and a bit of a baby face.  He was wearing a white t-shirt and jeans

The second suspect is described a white man, very fair skinned, looked a bit younger than first suspect, about 14 to 15-years -old, of medium build, a bit more chubby than first suspect, about 5'3" tall with very blond spikey hair gelled up, clean shaven and quite a baby face. He was wearing a sleeveless white t-shirt with a logo on the front, possibly a number with a circle around it.

DC 4331 Chrissie Hitchin, from City Core Crime Team, said: "If you witnessed the incident or saw the two young men matching the description in the area, then please contact us.  I would also urge anyone else who was approached in a similar way, to get in touch.

"This happened when the park was still very busy and there was daylight. Any information, in particular, if you saw anyone fitting the description of the suspects in or around the area, may help our investigation."

Anyone with any information is asked to contact DC 4331 Chrissie Hitchin, from City Core Crime Team 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 4331. Alternatively contact Crimestoppers, which is free* and anonymous on 0800 555 111.

* Please note, some mobile ‘phone service providers may charge for this call.

Issued on 30/07/08 at 11:28 Crime reference number: CW/04036/08-1

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