A person has been left 'shaken' after being ambushed and robbed by a gaggle of males in a Scots city.
Police say that the gang pounced on a 20-year-old man in a lane between Kilcreggan View and Clynder Street in Greenock at round 10pm on Thursday, 4 August.
The group are believed to have taken private belongings earlier than fleeing in a black automotive. Emergency companies had been known as to the scene shortly after and the sufferer was taken to hospital to be handled for his accidents.
Officers are interesting for anybody who may help with their enquiries to come back ahead. They're eager to talk to anybody who witnessed the assault or was within the space on the time to get involved.
Detective Constable Rebecca Cox, of Greenock CID, mentioned: "The sufferer has been left shaken by this incident and we're interesting for data to assist hint these concerned. We consider the suspects had been travelling in a black automotive and would ask anybody who was within the space on the time, and who witnessed the incident, or noticed a black automobile, to contact officers.
"We're additionally eager to listen to from anybody with potential non-public CCTV, dashcam or video doorbell footage. Anybody who could have witnessed the incident or has any data that may help with our investigation ought to contact Police Scotland by way of 101, quoting incident quantity 3699 of Thursday, 4 August, 2022.
"Alternatively, a name could be made anonymously to the charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111."
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