Did you see suspicious activity in Stretton-on-Dunsmore?

Were you on Rugby Lane in Stretton around 5.30am this morning (Friday)?

We are appealing for witnesses to an aggravated burglary and would like to hear from people who saw anyone acting suspiciously in the area.

Officers were called by the ambulance service after a report of a man in his 50s suffering injuries to his chest and hand, which are not life-threatening.

Unknown suspects are believed to have assaulted the man before taking a white Seat Leon car.

Detective Inspector Gareth Unett said: "Enquiries are currently ongoing and we are keen for anyone who saw the incident to come forward.

“We understand an incident of this nature is concerning to our local community but we would like to reassure them we have begun a thorough investigation.

“We would ask for anyone who witnessed any suspicious activity in the area or who has information, which would help with enquiries to please get in touch.

“We’re also keen to locate the car – the last three letters of its registration are RUU – so if you see it or know where it might be, please contact the force.

“Any information, no matter how small, could be important in our investigation.”

You can contact the force or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111 quoting incident number 43 of 30 December.

Issued: Laura Maltby, Corporate Communications