‘Targeted’ attack on Angmering father and son in their home

A TEENAGER and his father were threatened and robbed in their home at Angmering yesterday (Wednesday, December 28) in what police have described as a “targeted attack”.
By The Newsroom
Published 29th Dec 2011, 14:32 BST

At about 5.45pm two men entered a house at Ascot Way and after threatening the man and his son, made off with a quantity of cash and several mobile phones. Another teenage son and a friend were also in the house at the time.

Police are appealing for witnesses to come forward.

Detective Constable Andy Hobden, of West Sussex CID, said: “This appears to have been a targeted attack and we are keen to speak to anyone who was in the area at the time and saw or heard any suspicious activity.”

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The suspects are described as white, 5ft inch to 5ft 9inch, aged between 35 and 40 and both wearing scarves pulled over their mouths and noses.

One of the men was of slim build, with a pale complexion. He was bald, with fair tufts of hair on either side of his head, was wearing a black jacket and trousers and spoke with a high pitched voice.

The other is described as heavily built and was wearing a black coat, black jeans and a black, beanie-style hat.

Anyone who saw the suspects or knows who they should call 101, quoting serial 1163 of 28/12 or the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.