Published: October 22, 2008
Man attacked and robbed after leaving Burnham seafront nightclub

Police have appealed for information following a robbery in Burnham-On-Sea in the early hours of Sunday (October 19th).

The incident occurred at 2.45am when a 27 year old male was walking home from an seafront club. He used a footpath from Love Lane, opposite Tesco, towards Cunningham Road.

He was approached by two males who punched him in the face several times, causing him to fall onto the floor where he was repeatedly kicked.

They demanded he hand over his wallet containing bank cards and cash. He sustained bruising and cuts to his face and body.

The officer in charge of the case, DC Rachel Pople, has issued good descriptions of the two suspects.

"The first is a white male of medium build who in his early 20s and has a height of 5ft 8in - 6ft. He was wearing a long-sleeved white hooded top and dark jeans."

"The second was a white male of medium build, who was also in his early 20s, and was 5ft 8in tall, wearing a dark top and dark jeans."

Anyone who witnessed the incident or has further information should contact the CID at Bridgwater on 0845 456 7000.