Appeal For Witnesses After Masked Burglars Hammer Victim in Ash Green

Published on: 14 Mar, 2019
Updated on: 15 Mar, 2019

Four violent burglars are being hunted after they broke into a property in White Lane, Ash Green last night (March 13).

The men, scarves covering their faces, wearing gloves struck about 8.45pm. The victim, a man in his 50s, was hit with a hammer,the thugs repeatedly demanding jewellery and money from him. They escaped with a large quantity of cash, keys, bank cards and an air pistol.

The victim has serious injuries, but not thought to be life-changing.

Police are appealing for witnesses. If you were in the area at the time and saw anything, or you have dashcam footage, please call 101 immediately, quoting crime reference number PR/45190026789 or tell us online via http://surrey.police.uk/TellUsMore

You can also give information, 100% anonymously, to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111; or through their anonymous online form: https://crimestoppers-uk.org/