Warning after number of robberies near Southampton Common

Police say they received four reports of robberies taking place in Cemetery Road between August 28 and October 10.

On three occasions keys and cash were stolen and on two occasions, it was even said that a man had strangled the victim, rendering them unconscious.

Reports claimed the person then continued stealing belongings.

Now those living in the area are being warned to be vigilant as increased patrols are set to take place in the area.

Southampton Common entrance off Cemetery Road.

A Hampshire police spokesperson said: "We know these incidents are very concerning and we don’t want to alarm you but we are asking you to remain alert.

"We are also asking anyone who may have been a victim of crime in this area or seen anything that has concerned or worried you, to please get in touch.

"We’re not interested in your reasons for going there – we need you to speak to us.

"You can speak to specially trained officers if this would help you feel more comfortable, anonymously if you wish.

"All information provided will be dealt with sensitively and in the strictest of confidence."

Anyone with information can contact police by calling 101 or online at https://www.hampshire.police.uk/ quoting 44210411024.

If you don’t want to deal with the police directly, you can also call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at https://crimestoppers-uk.org/