TWO pizza delivery men were targeted and robbed of money in separate attacks in Poole.

The first assault, on a 23-year-old from Bournemouth, took place on the Upton Heath estate between 1.55am and 2.10am on Saturday, August 23. Details have only just been released.

As the driver got out of his car to carry out his delivery, he was robbed and beaten by a group of youths.

An imitation firearm was brandished during the incident.

A quantity of cash and a takeaway meal were taken, but the victim was not physically injured in the incident.

Six men, aged between 15 and 22, have been arrested in connection with the robbery and a pistol-style BB gun has been recovered.

All six men have been released on police bail, pending further enquiries.

The second robbery took place just after 10.45pm on Wednesday, September 3 at a block of flats in Sterte Court, Sterte Road.

After there was no answer on the intercom, the delivery man - a 23-year-old from Lincoln staying in Poole - was let into the flats by a man leaving the building.

Detective Sergeant Andrew Kennard, of Poole CID, said the driver was then assaulted and robbed on the ninth floor by four men carrying wooden sticks.

He said: "He was confronted by four men, two wearing ski masks.

"The four robbers then made off down the stairs leaving their victim suffering with a very painful back but fortunately no serious injury."

The four men police are looking for are all white.

One of the men wearing a ski mask was described as more than five feet eight inches tall, and wearing a tracksuit top and grey trousers.

The second hooded man stood less than five feet eight tall, was of chubby build and wore a black jumper.

The other two men were both more than five feet eight tall.

DS Kennard said he was particularly keen to trace the man who let the delivery man into the block of flats, who is believed to be aged 18 or 19 with short dark hair. He was wearing a white jumper.

  • Witnesses and anyone with information about either robbery should call Dorset Police on 01202 222222 or the free and anonymous Crimestoppers line on 0800 555 111.