Man assaulted and car stolen during robbery in Shrewsbury
Three people have been arrested following a robbery in Shrewsbury in which a man was assaulted and his car stolen.
The victim, a man in his 20s, was sleeping overnight in an event marquee in The Quarry when his rucksack containing his wallet and keys was taken.
After he woke up at around 8.45am yesterday morning, two unknown men and an unknown woman entered the marquee. The victim was knocked to the ground and punched by one of the men and his mobile phone was taken.
The three individuals left the marquee and using the victim's keys drove away his vehicle, a black BMW. It is believed the same vehicle was then involved in a collision on the A5 in the Telford direction and failed to stop.
The victim sustained injuries to his neck and face but did not require hospital treatment.
Officers investigating the robbery would like to speak to any members of the public who may have seen individuals acting suspiciously around The Quarry area, or who may have seen a black BMW being driven erratically. Please call 101 quoting incident reference 135s of Thursday 27 October.
A 37-year-old woman from Shrewsbury and a 22-year-old man from Shrewsbury were arrested on suspicion of robbery. A 27-year-old man from Shrewsbury was arrested on suspicion of robbery, driving with alcohol above legal limit and dangerous driving.
All three are currently in police custody.
