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Man robbed after scattering ashes Man robbed after scattering ashes
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A World War II veteran suffered severe facial injuries when he was robbed a few hours after scattering his late wife's ashes.A World War II veteran suffered severe facial injuries when he was robbed a few hours after scattering his late wife's ashes.
Mr Gibb was hit on the head in an alleyway between Legion Way and West Bracklesham Drive in Chichester. Mr Gibb was hit on the head in an alleyway between Legion Way and West Bracklesham Drive in Bracklesham Bay.
He had been walking home from his local British Legion club.He had been walking home from his local British Legion club.
Sussex Police has released images of the injuries Mr Gibb suffered in the hope that it will encourage anyone with information to come forward.Sussex Police has released images of the injuries Mr Gibb suffered in the hope that it will encourage anyone with information to come forward.
His briefcase, which he said contained nothing of value, was taken during the assault.His briefcase, which he said contained nothing of value, was taken during the assault.
Mr Gibb has not able to describe the person who attacked him at 2200 BST on 12 August.Mr Gibb has not able to describe the person who attacked him at 2200 BST on 12 August.
A spokeswoman for Sussex Police said: "Mr Gibb was carrying a black leather briefcase with a missing handle and a plastic bag containing a bottle.A spokeswoman for Sussex Police said: "Mr Gibb was carrying a black leather briefcase with a missing handle and a plastic bag containing a bottle.
"The briefcase has not been found and anyone with knowledge of it is requested to contact the police.""The briefcase has not been found and anyone with knowledge of it is requested to contact the police."