A DRIVER and passenger were dragged from the vehicle and attacked with a baseball bat before having their belongings stolen in Boscombe. 

Between 8.30pm and 9.10pm on Thursday, March 10, the victim, a local man in his 40s, was driving along Sea Road when he saw a man he recognised called ‘Andy’ walking near to Sea Road Food and Wine. 

He turned his van around and pulled up to allow him to get into the front passenger seat so they could talk.

It is reported that a short time later the driver’s door was opened and he was struck on the head with a baseball bat. 

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The victim was then pulled from the van by two offenders and repeatedly hit while demands were made for money. A search of his van was also carried out.

The victim reports that a short time later the driver’s door was opened and he was struck on the head with a baseball bat. 

He was then pulled from the van by two offenders and repeatedly hit while demands were made for money. A search of his van was also carried out.

The offenders then attacked the passenger by hitting him in the face and striking him on the legs with the bat. 

They ran off toward Boscombe precinct and the second victim also left the scene in the same direction.

The driver’s mobile phone, wallet containing a debit card and £80 in cash was stolen from the van.

Detectives investigating the robbery are appealing for witnesses and the second victim to come forward.

Detective Sergeant Leo Glendon, of Bournemouth CID, said: “We have been carrying out a number of enquiries into this incident in a bid to identify the offenders.

“I know there were people in the area when this incident took place and I would urge any witnesses, or anyone with relevant dashcam footage, to please contact Dorset Police.

“We have not been able to identify the second victim and it is important that we locate him to ensure he is OK and receives the appropriate medical treatment. I would ask him to please make contact with us.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk/do-it-online, via email 101@dorset.pnn.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55220039274. Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.