A vicious attack was launched on a Brentwood man as he fought to stop a street robber from snatching his bag.
According to police the 33-year-old victim was left "battered and bruised" after the incident at around 6pm on Thursday, November 13, but his attacker just walked calmly away.
A spokesman for Brentwood Police said: "The man was walking to his house in Headley Chase when he was approached by the robber who tried to steal his bag.
"They struggled and then the man was punched repeatedly in the face and knocked to the ground.
"The victim suffered nasty injuries to the face, eye and elbow."
Police said the robber failed to get away with the bag, but walked calmly away in the direction of Woodman Road after the attack.
The robber is described as white, 6ft to 6ft2 tall with a stocky build and aged around 30.
He had a local accent and a round chubby face with facial hair. He was wearing dark clothing including a woollen hat, a long jacket and trousers. His boots were casual in style.
Anyone with information should call Det Con Jo Bridge at Brentwood CID on 01277 262212.
Published Wednesday November 19, 2003
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