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Police are appealing for witnesses after an attempted robbery in Oadby.

The incident happened between 9.30pm and 9.40pm on Friday, October 31 when the 21-year-old victim and his friend were approached by four men.

The victim and his friend were walking along Lowcroft Drive, towards Harborough Road. As they reached the junction with Highcroft Avenue they were approached by four men who asked them for a cigarette. When they refused they were both assaulted and threatened.

The victim managed to break free and ran towards Wickham Road, being chased by one of the suspects. As he reached the junction of Wickham Road and Turner Rise all four suspects caught up with him and he was further assaulted and threatened. The suspects made off towards Oadby town centre.

Nothing was taken in the incident and the victim was not injured.

The first suspect is described as Asian, between 17 and 20-years-old and of slim build. He was wearing a ‘Scream' mask, dark clothing and had a hood up.

The second suspect is described as Asian, 5'9"tall around 18-years-old and of slim build. He was wearing a dark blue anorak with the hood up and the collar pulled up over his mouth and lower face

The third suspect is described as dual heritage appearance, wearing a black hooded jacket which came to half way down his thigh with the hood up.

There is no description of the fourth suspect.

Five people were arrested in connection with the incident but have all been released with no further action.

Detective Constable Matt Swift, who is investigating the incident said: "This incident has left the victim incredibly shaken.

"We would ask people to think back to the night in question, it was Halloween. Do you remember seeing anything suspicious in the area? Did you see four men matching this description? Maybe you saw the victim running from Lowcroft Drive towards Wickham Road? If so we need to hear from you."

Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Constable 1350 Matt Swift on 0116 222 2222 and follow the instructions to leave a message for an officer. When prompted key in his identification number 1350. Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers, which is free* and anonymous, on 0800 555 111.

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

Issued on 13/11/08 at 15:24 Crime reference number: SW/03339/08-5

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