REGIONAL: Man in hospital following Christmas Day robbery

Police are appealing for witnesses after a man was left hospitalised following an attack on Christmas Day.
By The Newsroom
Published 28th Dec 2016, 15:33 BST
Updated 29th Dec 2016, 15:20 BST
Undated file photo of a policeman. Police officers may have to take on back office roles in the wake of fresh budget cuts, crime commissioners have warned. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Issue date: Friday September 4, 2015. Forces are already said to be warning that they will have "no option" but to shift uniformed officers into support posts if a new round of austerity means civilian staff numbers are scaled back. The Association of Police and Crime Commissioners (APCC) has submitted an analysis of the possible impact on the police service of possible cuts over the next five years. See PA story POLICE Cuts. Photo credit should read: Joe Giddens/PA WireUndated file photo of a policeman. Police officers may have to take on back office roles in the wake of fresh budget cuts, crime commissioners have warned. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Issue date: Friday September 4, 2015. Forces are already said to be warning that they will have "no option" but to shift uniformed officers into support posts if a new round of austerity means civilian staff numbers are scaled back. The Association of Police and Crime Commissioners (APCC) has submitted an analysis of the possible impact on the police service of possible cuts over the next five years. See PA story POLICE Cuts. Photo credit should read: Joe Giddens/PA Wire
Undated file photo of a policeman. Police officers may have to take on back office roles in the wake of fresh budget cuts, crime commissioners have warned. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Issue date: Friday September 4, 2015. Forces are already said to be warning that they will have "no option" but to shift uniformed officers into support posts if a new round of austerity means civilian staff numbers are scaled back. The Association of Police and Crime Commissioners (APCC) has submitted an analysis of the possible impact on the police service of possible cuts over the next five years. See PA story POLICE Cuts. Photo credit should read: Joe Giddens/PA Wire

At approximately 2.35am on Sunday an officer in High Street, Bedford, was approached by a man who had just been assaulted by a man before having his bank card and phone stolen.

The victim was taken to hospital and an investigation has been launched.

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The suspect is described as a white man who was wearing light coloured trousers with a short sleeved top. He was seen to walk through Luddington’s Passage from the High Street and into Ram Yard after the attack took place.

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Detective Constable Dave Brecknock, investigating, said: “This was a completely unprovoked attack which has left an innocent man with serious injuries.

“I’m appealing for anyone who witnessed the altercation to get in touch to assist us with finding the man responsible.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact DC Brecknock on 101.

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