Man attacked during attempted robbery

1:18pm Tuesday 30th October 2012 in News

A YOUNG man was pushed and punched in the face by a would be thief who wanted to steal his mobile phone.

The attempted robbery happened in Scratton Road, Stanford-le-Hope, at about 8.50pm on Sunday, October 28.

The victim, a local man in his 20s, was walking home when he was pushed from behind and ordered to hand over his mobile phone.

An Essex Police spokesman said: “The attacker then twice punched the victim in the face before running off when he saw another man approaching the scene.

“The victim was then able to run off to raise the alarm.”

Police are urging the third man to come forward as they believe he was an important witness, but left the scene before officers arrived.

Anyone with information should contact the Grays target offender team on 101, or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Comments (8)

2:14pm Tue 30 Oct 12

Basildon.lad.21 says...

If someone ever tried to do that to me, no matter how big or hard they were, I would not let them take my phone. I would fight to the very end. Prefrably killing the person trying to mug me.
If someone ever tried to do that to me, no matter how big or hard they were, I would not let them take my phone. I would fight to the very end. Prefrably killing the person trying to mug me. Basildon.lad.21

3:20pm Tue 30 Oct 12

SpiffSpaffington1984 says...

Same, id have bit the cockroach's nose off and swallowed it
Same, id have bit the cockroach's nose off and swallowed it SpiffSpaffington1984

4:19pm Tue 30 Oct 12

Eric Whim says...

no-one's ever wanted to steal my mobile phone. Maybe because a)it's a basic, cheap Nokia with no bells and whistles not an iPhone worth over 400 quid and b) I don't spend every waking moment waving it about for everyone to see.

It's simple really, if you don't want to get duffed up for your must have,achingly hip street cred 400 quid status symbol then keep it in yer pocket
no-one's ever wanted to steal my mobile phone. Maybe because a)it's a basic, cheap Nokia with no bells and whistles not an iPhone worth over 400 quid and b) I don't spend every waking moment waving it about for everyone to see. It's simple really, if you don't want to get duffed up for your must have,achingly hip street cred 400 quid status symbol then keep it in yer pocket Eric Whim

5:16pm Tue 30 Oct 12

The Yellow Peril says...

Good point Eric. Everyone is on the phone everywhere now. Wherever you go, at any time of day or night, people are yacking away to other people. Meandering slowly on pavements, oblivious to anyone else around them, all consumed in the little world of the mobile phone. I have seen people step onto zebra crossings without even looking up as they amble along, texting or checking an app. God, one girl made an ambulance with flashing lights stop for her at a crossing because she was not paying attention to her surroundings. People really need to stop this right now - put them away and look where you're going and who's around you. There, rant over.
Good point Eric. Everyone is on the phone everywhere now. Wherever you go, at any time of day or night, people are yacking away to other people. Meandering slowly on pavements, oblivious to anyone else around them, all consumed in the little world of the mobile phone. I have seen people step onto zebra crossings without even looking up as they amble along, texting or checking an app. God, one girl made an ambulance with flashing lights stop for her at a crossing because she was not paying attention to her surroundings. People really need to stop this right now - put them away and look where you're going and who's around you. There, rant over. The Yellow Peril

6:10pm Tue 30 Oct 12

Basildon.lad.21 says...

Eric Whim wrote:
no-one's ever wanted to steal my mobile phone. Maybe because a)it's a basic, cheap Nokia with no bells and whistles not an iPhone worth over 400 quid and b) I don't spend every waking moment waving it about for everyone to see.

It's simple really, if you don't want to get duffed up for your must have,achingly hip street cred 400 quid status symbol then keep it in yer pocket
But in this day and age, everyone especially the younger generation, are on their phones. And why should you have to put your phone away for some lowlife scumbag to nick your pride and joy? The call you could be making at the time could be an important one, or the message you recieve could be congratulating you on your new job.

I see your point about people should be a little more aware, but usually common sense prevails in most cases and they will look when crossing a road.

Ive got an Iphone 4s, and i will continue to flout it until someone decides its my turn to be a victim. But oh boy, it be their worst mistake!
[quote][p][bold]Eric Whim[/bold] wrote: no-one's ever wanted to steal my mobile phone. Maybe because a)it's a basic, cheap Nokia with no bells and whistles not an iPhone worth over 400 quid and b) I don't spend every waking moment waving it about for everyone to see. It's simple really, if you don't want to get duffed up for your must have,achingly hip street cred 400 quid status symbol then keep it in yer pocket[/p][/quote]But in this day and age, everyone especially the younger generation, are on their phones. And why should you have to put your phone away for some lowlife scumbag to nick your pride and joy? The call you could be making at the time could be an important one, or the message you recieve could be congratulating you on your new job. I see your point about people should be a little more aware, but usually common sense prevails in most cases and they will look when crossing a road. Ive got an Iphone 4s, and i will continue to flout it until someone decides its my turn to be a victim. But oh boy, it be their worst mistake! Basildon.lad.21

7:29pm Tue 30 Oct 12

Nebs says...

The Yellow Peril wrote:
Good point Eric. Everyone is on the phone everywhere now. Wherever you go, at any time of day or night, people are yacking away to other people. Meandering slowly on pavements, oblivious to anyone else around them, all consumed in the little world of the mobile phone. I have seen people step onto zebra crossings without even looking up as they amble along, texting or checking an app. God, one girl made an ambulance with flashing lights stop for her at a crossing because she was not paying attention to her surroundings. People really need to stop this right now - put them away and look where you're going and who's around you. There, rant over.
Like motorists are fined if they use a mobile while driving, so pedestrians should be fined if the cross a road while using a mobile.
[quote][p][bold]The Yellow Peril[/bold] wrote: Good point Eric. Everyone is on the phone everywhere now. Wherever you go, at any time of day or night, people are yacking away to other people. Meandering slowly on pavements, oblivious to anyone else around them, all consumed in the little world of the mobile phone. I have seen people step onto zebra crossings without even looking up as they amble along, texting or checking an app. God, one girl made an ambulance with flashing lights stop for her at a crossing because she was not paying attention to her surroundings. People really need to stop this right now - put them away and look where you're going and who's around you. There, rant over.[/p][/quote]Like motorists are fined if they use a mobile while driving, so pedestrians should be fined if the cross a road while using a mobile. Nebs

7:46pm Tue 30 Oct 12

Eric the Red says...

Nebs wrote:
The Yellow Peril wrote: Good point Eric. Everyone is on the phone everywhere now. Wherever you go, at any time of day or night, people are yacking away to other people. Meandering slowly on pavements, oblivious to anyone else around them, all consumed in the little world of the mobile phone. I have seen people step onto zebra crossings without even looking up as they amble along, texting or checking an app. God, one girl made an ambulance with flashing lights stop for her at a crossing because she was not paying attention to her surroundings. People really need to stop this right now - put them away and look where you're going and who's around you. There, rant over.
Like motorists are fined if they use a mobile while driving, so pedestrians should be fined if the cross a road while using a mobile.
Motorists fined for using a mobile? Don't make me laugh - I see dozens at it every day (van drivers are the worse) and the police do naff all about it!
[quote][p][bold]Nebs[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]The Yellow Peril[/bold] wrote: Good point Eric. Everyone is on the phone everywhere now. Wherever you go, at any time of day or night, people are yacking away to other people. Meandering slowly on pavements, oblivious to anyone else around them, all consumed in the little world of the mobile phone. I have seen people step onto zebra crossings without even looking up as they amble along, texting or checking an app. God, one girl made an ambulance with flashing lights stop for her at a crossing because she was not paying attention to her surroundings. People really need to stop this right now - put them away and look where you're going and who's around you. There, rant over.[/p][/quote]Like motorists are fined if they use a mobile while driving, so pedestrians should be fined if the cross a road while using a mobile.[/p][/quote]Motorists fined for using a mobile? Don't make me laugh - I see dozens at it every day (van drivers are the worse) and the police do naff all about it! Eric the Red

10:43pm Tue 30 Oct 12

Trainman says...

Eric the Red wrote:
Nebs wrote:
The Yellow Peril wrote: Good point Eric. Everyone is on the phone everywhere now. Wherever you go, at any time of day or night, people are yacking away to other people. Meandering slowly on pavements, oblivious to anyone else around them, all consumed in the little world of the mobile phone. I have seen people step onto zebra crossings without even looking up as they amble along, texting or checking an app. God, one girl made an ambulance with flashing lights stop for her at a crossing because she was not paying attention to her surroundings. People really need to stop this right now - put them away and look where you're going and who's around you. There, rant over.
Like motorists are fined if they use a mobile while driving, so pedestrians should be fined if the cross a road while using a mobile.
Motorists fined for using a mobile? Don't make me laugh - I see dozens at it every day (van drivers are the worse) and the police do naff all about it!
That's because the cops are only out for the filming of Road Wars. Where I live, they are VERY rarely seen at night, let alone daylight.

Now we are being expected to 'Elect' some Nobody to get £60,000 pa for doing the Chief Constables job? I am NOT voting for Anyone.
[quote][p][bold]Eric the Red[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]Nebs[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]The Yellow Peril[/bold] wrote: Good point Eric. Everyone is on the phone everywhere now. Wherever you go, at any time of day or night, people are yacking away to other people. Meandering slowly on pavements, oblivious to anyone else around them, all consumed in the little world of the mobile phone. I have seen people step onto zebra crossings without even looking up as they amble along, texting or checking an app. God, one girl made an ambulance with flashing lights stop for her at a crossing because she was not paying attention to her surroundings. People really need to stop this right now - put them away and look where you're going and who's around you. There, rant over.[/p][/quote]Like motorists are fined if they use a mobile while driving, so pedestrians should be fined if the cross a road while using a mobile.[/p][/quote]Motorists fined for using a mobile? Don't make me laugh - I see dozens at it every day (van drivers are the worse) and the police do naff all about it![/p][/quote]That's because the cops are only out for the filming of Road Wars. Where I live, they are VERY rarely seen at night, let alone daylight. Now we are being expected to 'Elect' some Nobody to get £60,000 pa for doing the Chief Constables job? I am NOT voting for Anyone. Trainman

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