Caught on CCTV: Thugs attack man with golf club and severely break his leg in shocking robbery
These are the moments a man was attacked with a golf club and metal pole and robbed, leaving him with a severely broken leg.
Three men attacked Aveder Singh as he locked up HQ Foods, in Fawdry Street, Smethwick, as part of a plan to get inside the wholesaler. But the 53-year-old refused to reopen the property – and the men then made off with his jewellery.
The camera catches the end of the golf club as it is used on Mr Singh, who suffered a broken leg in the attack and required emergency surgery. The suspects made off towards Cranford Way, Smethwick in a dark coloured Audi A3 with some jewellery taken from the man.
The attack took place at around 6pm on Friday January 8 and left the victim requiring emergency surgery for his severely broken leg.
He remains in hospital in a severe but stable condition.
Balwinder Singh, manager at HQ Foods who confirmed Mr Singh as the victim, said: "We are extremely shocked at this incident. At this point we will not be commenting any further as a police investigation is underway and they have CCTV to look through."
CCTV footage of the incident shows an Audi A3 driving down the street before coming to halt. One man leaves the vehicle first and runs towards the premises before the other two follow. The dramatic scenes show the men, dressed in dark clothing with hoods up, holding golf clubs in their hands before attacking the victim.
HQ Foods, which previously traded under the name of HQ Prime Meats, sells wholesale food, beverages and tobacco. The company was set up in 1993.
Anyone with information is urged to call Detective Constable Lindsay Marsh at West Bromwich police station on 101. Alternatively Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111.
