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Patrols stepped up after park attack



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Published Date: 28 August 2008
A 20-year-old woman was left with a broken jaw following a violent attack in Abington Park.
The incident took place at about 8pm on Wednesday, August 27 in Abington Park near the bandstand when the victim and her male friend were approached by two men.

The men asked them for a cigarette but when they said no the offenders starting punching and kicking them.

The attack lasted around five minutes until the offenders were disturbed by passers by who said they were going to call the police.

The offenders then made off in the direction of Billing Road.

Det Sgt Julie Gallagher said: "This was a nasty attack which left a 20-year-old woman with a broken jaw.

"We will be stepping up patrols in the area and we will work extremely hard to track down who has done this.

"I would also like to urge anyone who saw anything to contact us as soon as possible."

The first offender was mixed race, of large build, with short scruffy hair, 5ft 6in, 18 to 20 years old and wore a khaki coloured hooded top.

The second offender was black, of slim build, with short hair, about 5ft 8in, aged 18 to 20, wearing dark clothing.

The 24-year-old male victim suffered cuts and bruises.

Witnesses can call police on 08453 700700 - alternatively, information can be given anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.

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  • Last Updated: 28 August 2008 11:23 AM
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BillingGuy,

28/08/2008 11:04:53
It might help if it said whether the offenders were male or female!

I am guessing from the descriptions that they were both male.

Male cowards at that to attack a female.
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jay28,

28/08/2008 11:47:58
Hope the girl gets better soon and Karma catches up with these thugs
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Steve Johnson,

Northampton 28/08/2008 12:57:08
If it were the other way around, how many would be shouting "Racist Attack"?
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Roger Mellie,

Northampton 28/08/2008 13:37:37
Thats terrible, and I hope the alss makes a speedy recovery.

The copper that drives round here most days'd do well to get out his car and do some walking round the park and the wlakways around here. He was circulating last week all evening with 2 of his mates in the car - why aren't they walking the area and the park? Afraid someone'll stop them and ask for a fag?

I hope the police treat the racial overtones here with robustness and sensitivity, same way they would if the offender were "mixed race". BTW, what the hell does that mean?
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Fullingdale,

Northampton 28/08/2008 13:40:34
Almost every week someone is attacked in one of the parks ... as someone previously pointed out ... shouldn't there be a more vigilant police presence?

When things are quiet, rather than sitting in Campbell Square "canteen" why not park up around some of these places and take a walk around.
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Mandrax,

Northampton 28/08/2008 15:02:58
I expect that the police seen by Roger Mellie were doing what Northamptonshire Police are always doing: trying to catch motorists exceeding the speed limit by 2 miles an hour. Even if, by some miracle, they catch these two sub-human mutoids, the Court will only give them Community Service sentences.
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james395,

28/08/2008 15:24:37
Why don't the Liberal Borough Council allow one of the houses in Abington Park become a Police Station surely the police would be more quickly on the scene than coming from Campbell Square.
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TheCountOfNowhere,

P.S. 28/08/2008 16:39:57
Maybe the lcoal estate agents are selling them now the housing market has crashed. It was down 2% today, shocking !!! Anyone thinking of buying a house would be mad. Anyone thinking of buying a house where these shoddy cars are parked would be certifiable !!!!
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Shelts,

28/08/2008 17:09:32
Most of you people expect far too much from the police. If you are willing to contribute 4x the amount you already pay in taxes then maybe we could afford to have enough police officers to be on almost every corner, doing nothing, waiting to react to a crime.
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Shelts,

28/08/2008 17:09:45
Most of you people expect far too much from the police. If you are willing to contribute 4x the amount you already pay in taxes then maybe we could afford to have enough police officers to be on almost every corner, doing nothing, waiting to react to a crime.
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