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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 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." |
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