Man choked until he loses consciousness during robbery

A gang choked a man as he walked home from a railway station in the early hours of Friday morning.
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The victim was walking along The Alban Way from St Albans train station shortly before 2.15am when he was approached by a group of men who circled him and asked to hand over his belongings.

One of the gang then put the victim in a choke-hold and the victim, who is in his early 20s, momentarily lost consciousness.

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When he came around the man realised some items had been stolen from him, including keys, a mobile phone and a Seiko watch. He also sustained a graze above one of his eyes and sore teeth as a result of the incident.

The offenders are believed to have made off towards Vanda Crescent.

Detective Sergeant Katy Jackson said: “This was a nasty incident and I would urge anyone who may have been in the area, seen this group of males or can provide any information at all to come forward; no matter how insignificant you think it may be, as it could greatly assist our investigation.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Police on 101 quoting crime reference number F1/16/2677.

Alternatively you can call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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