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Man, 63, repeatedly punched by youths in Trowbridge robbery

byDaniel Jae Webb
14 September 2026 • 1.13pm
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A 63-year-old man was punched in the face and stomach by masked youths during a robbery at a Trowbridge railway station.

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The victim was approached by two youths in the car park of the town’s station between around 8pm and 9pm on 13 August.

They demanded that he hand over his phone and money before punching him in the face and stomach.

The man fell to the ground and the pair fled in an unknown direction.

Wiltshire Police believe the suspects were aged around 18 and wearing balaclavas.

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Following the attack, a woman in a white car stopped to check on the victim and offered to call an ambulance.

A man who was with a woman also stopped and offered to call him a taxi.

Officers want to speak to those people as they may be able to help with their enquiries.

Anyone with information should call Wiltshire Police on 101, quoting crime reference 54260099799.

Information can also be given anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.


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