A 30-year-old man was allegedly assaulted after his drone and other belongings were stolen on Christmas Day in Wycombe.

The man was flying the gadget in Roperies Park when the suspected perpetrator approached him, assaulted him, threw him to the floor and then took his belongings.

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It happened between 7.30pm and 7.50pm, with the offender leaving in the scene going into the direction of Coopers Rose.

He was supposedly wearing a black jacket and trousers.

Investigating officer PC Richard Tulloch based at High Wycombe police station said: “I am appealing to anybody who was in the area of the Roperies Park at the time of the incident and believe that they may have witnessed this incident to make contact with police.

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“You can call the 24-hour non-emergency number 101, quoting reference number 43190401859.

“Alternatively, you can make a report online or call the independent charity Crimestoppers 100% anonymously on 0800 555 111.”