Urgent appeal after man hit in head with weapon in Balham Rolex robbery

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Urgent appeal after man hit in head with weapon in Balham Rolex robbery

Postby Community Editor » Tue Mar 28, 2023 2:59 pm

Detectives are appealing for information following a violent robbery in Balham.

At 11pm on Thursday, February 24, a man was walking along Hydethorpe Road when a male approached him from behind.

The suspect hit him on the head with a weapon several times before forcibly removing a Rolex from his wrist.

The victim spent several days in hospital after suffering with a fractured skull and cuts to his head and face.

The suspect was wearing all dark clothing with a face covering and is believed to have been riding a pedal bike with a flashing light on the front.

He is described as having a south London accent.

Police are appealing for witnesses.

Detective Inspector Vicky Allen, from the Central South Robbery Team, said: “This was a terrifying and violent attack, and it is only through luck that the victim did not sustain more serious injuries.

“We are doing everything we can to identify this individual and take him off our streets. We would urge anyone who has any information to come forward as soon as possible by calling 101 with CAD 7919/24FEB."

A spokesperson for the Metropolitan Police said: “At around 23:00hrs on Thursday, 24 February, a man was walking along Hydethorpe Road, SW12 when a male approached from behind.

“The suspect struck him on the head with a weapon several times before forcibly removing a Rolex from his wrist.

“The victim spent several days in hospital having suffered a fractured skull and lacerations to his head and face.

“The suspect was wearing all dark clothing with a face covering, and is believed to have been riding a pedal cycle with a flashing light on the front. He is described as having a south London accent.”

You can also provide information anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Story from: https://www.wandsworthguardian.co.uk/ne ... h-robbery/
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Re: Urgent appeal after man hit in head with weapon in Balham Rolex robbery

Postby Mikeydon » Mon Apr 03, 2023 2:32 pm

Why would you be walking alone at that time of night wearing a Rolex watch, the reality is if you wear such expensive watches you will be targeted as this thing happens all the time so if you have Rolex watch leave it at home and let it increase in value but if you wear it you will probably be relieved of it…. You may think you have the right to wear it but the robbers don’t think so….. it’s as simple as that and your choice…..
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Re: Urgent appeal after man hit in head with weapon in Balham Rolex robbery

Postby TryingMyBest » Mon Apr 03, 2023 10:34 pm

That is a ridiculous victim blaming comment. The issue is not with the man wearing his own items but with the man who attacked him. Everyone should be able to wear what the hell they like without someone attacking them. Violence is the problem. Not someone wearing a Rolex. You are likely the kind of person who would blame a woman for what they are wearing for being sexually assaulted. Have a word with yourself.
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