Appeal for witnesses after five people arrested in connection with robbery in Salisbury

Monday, 15 May 2023 01:00

Five people have been arrested following a robbery in Salisbury.

During the early hours of May 8, a man in his 20s was walking home along Fisherton Street when his attention was drawn to a group of individuals down an alleyway.

When he approached the group, a verbal altercation took place.

The group assaulted him, leaving him with several injuries, including a fractured nose and bruising to his ribs and face.

Whilst he was being assaulted, the victim had his mobile phone, shoes and AirPods stolen.

Wiltshire Police said: "We are urging anyone who was in the area at around 2am who have witnessed the incident to contact police, as well as anyone who may have been driving in the area with a dash cam fitted to their vehicle which may have captured relevant footage.

"One woman aged in her 30s, and four men aged between 30 and 51, have been arrested on suspicion of robbery and released under investigation while enquiries are ongoing.

"Anyone with information should call 101 and quote crime reference number 54230048017.

"Alternatively, call CrimeStoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111."

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