Robbery charges, Silkstone
Two men have been charged following the alleged assault and robbery of a man at Silkstone last night.
Around 7.00pm a 40-year-old man left a residence in Blackstone Road before being chased onto the street and assaulted by a group of men.
The victim’s wallet and car keys were allegedly stolen and his vehicle was driven away by the men.
The victim sustained head and facial injuries and received medical treatment at the scene.
The vehicle was later recovered.
A 26-year-old man from Silkstone and an 18-year-old man from Muirlea were both charged with one count of robbery and will appear before the Ipswich Magistrates Court this morning.
Investigations are continuing.
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