A LORRY driver was attacked with a hammer having parked up for the night in a layby.
The 56-year-old was asleep in his Volvo articulated goods lorry, which was parked in a lay-by along the A412 Denham Road, when four offenders broke into his vehicle after smashing a window. The incident happened shortly before midnight on Thursday.
The victim was assaulted with one of the offenders using a hammer. His wallet and mobile phone was then stolen.
He was taken to Hillingdon Hospital where he was assessed for his injuries. He has since been discharged.
The offenders wore gloves and balaclavas.
PC Iain Torbet, officer in the case from Taplow Local CID, said: “I am appealing for anyone who may have seen the lorry parked in the location described prior to the incident. More importantly, I would like to hear from anyone who saw four males acting suspiciously or entering the lorry.
“I would like to reassure local residents that an incident of this nature is extremely rare and that a thorough investigation is on-going to catch those responsible.
“Thankfully, the victim did not suffer serious injuries given the nature of the incident.”
Anyone with information about the robbery is being urged to contact PC Tobert via 101. Alternatively, those who do not wish to speak to police or leave their name should call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules here