Man suffers facial injuries during robbery in Bridgnorth
Police are appealing for information following a robbery in the Lodge Lane area of Bridgnorth during the early hours of Sunday morning.
The victim, a 22-year-old local man, had been drinking in The Crown pub, High Street with another man, also in his 20s. At closing time, they were offered a lift to The Co-operative Food store on Lodge Lane from two women they met in the pub. The vehicle used is believed to be a white Fiat 500.
After getting out of the car the victim was assaulted at the back of the store building. He sustained facial injuries and temporarily lost consciousness. He woke to find the jewellery he was wearing had been taken.
The incident occurred between 1.30am and 3.30am and the man later required hospital treatment for his injuries.
Police would like to speak to anyone who was in the area at the time and may have information about the incident. They are also keen to speak to the two women who drove the men to the Lodge Lane area.
Anyone with information about the incident should contact West Mercia Police on 101, quoting reference number 138S of Sunday 21 February. Alternatively, information can be given anonymously via the independent charity Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555 111 or their website www.crimestoppers.org.uk.
