Appeal for witnesses to robbery in Cheltenham earlier this month

Officers are appealing for witnesses after a woman was robbed in Cheltenham earlier this month.

Police were called to Swindon Road on Monday 16 August after a woman reported being beaten and robbed by an unknown man. This took place at around 8pm and she was not badly injured.

Officers conducted enquiries after CCTV footage came to light and a man was arrested in connection with the incident before being charged.

Nathan Hayward, 29 and of no fixed abode was charged with robbery and has been remanded in custody to appear at Cheltenham Magistrates’ Court tomorrow, Monday 30 August.

Despite the arrest and charge, investigating officers still need anyone who witnessed this taking place and hasn't already spoken to police to please come forward.

Information can be submitted on the following online form by quoting incident 445 of 16 August: https://www.gloucestershire.police.uk/tua/tell-us-about/cor/tell-us-about-existing-case-report/

Alternatively you can call 101, email Inspector Forbes-George on [email protected] or speak to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.