Man assaulted by four masked men in broad daylight before being dragged along as they stole his work trailer in Doncaster

By Stephanie Bateman
Published 9th Aug 2023, 13:54 BST
Updated 9th Aug 2023, 13:54 BST
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Police were called at around 12.40pm yesterday (8 August) to reports that a trailer had been stolen from outside an address on Cross Street in Bentley, Doncaster.

It is reported that four men approached the victim, a man in his 50s, and pushed him to the ground and kicked him, before attaching his trailer to a black 4x4 and driving away with it. There was a lawnmower on the back of the trailer which was also taken.

The victim sustained minor injuries during the incident.

An eyewitness told the Free Press: “A man assaulted in Bentley Doncaster by four masked men who stole his van and he was dragged along trying to save his work van.”

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Enquiries are ongoing and officers are keen to hear from anyone who may have any information. Get in touch via the new online live chat, ther online portal at www.southyorks.police.uk/contact-us/report-something/ or by calling 101. Please quote incident number 381 of 8 August when you get in touch.