Man ‘Hit With Stick’ and Robbed of His Watch & Cash

A man has been ‘hit with a stick’ and robbed of his watch and cash while walking through a play area in Wrexham.

North Wales Police have today issued an appeal for witnesses after a man was robbed in the early hours of Saturday morning in Wrexham.

The victim was walking across the play area at the rear of Pont Wen, Whitegate, Wrexham at 4:45am on Saturday 28th May when he saw three males all in their late teens.

He walked past the youths and was then hit from behind with what is believed to be a wooden stick.

One of the offenders demanded money and he handed over a small amount of cash and his watch.

The victim was treated at Wrexham Maelor hospital for a minor injury to his head.

The offenders are described as 17 to 19 years old and of thin build. One was wearing a light coloured hooded top and one was wearing a dark hooded top.

DS Roz Hewitt said: “Anyone with any information should contact North Wales Police on 101 and quote reference U076989 or call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.