A mum in her 20s was the victim of a robbery in Swindon today.
The woman, who was pushing her six-month old child in a pushchair and walking her dog at the time, was walking near Shaftesbury Lake when she was approached by two men who asked her for a cigarette.
When the woman said that she did not smoke, one of the men then grabbed hold of her hair and set light to the ends. He then hit her around the face and stole her mobile phone.
The woman suffered reddening to her face as a result.
The first man is described as white, slim, with scars on his face and wearing a dark coloured hoody, jeans and a beanie hat.
The second man is described as white, slim and wearing a dark coloured tracksuit.
PC Kayne Borresen said: “This incident is obviously very concerning and would have been frightening for the woman involved. We are very keen to hear from anyone who was in the area and may have seen these two men and could help with our enquiries.
“We have also received a report of an incident in the same location yesterday where a woman was approached by a man in similar circumstances but he appeared to be spooked by a member of the public and he made off.
“We will be increasing patrols in the area following today’s incident and would ask anyone with information to call us on 101.”
Quote crime reference number 54190114888. Alternatively, call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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