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Police seek two suspects after man, 65, robbed in Den Helder

Police say they are still looking for two suspects in the assault and robbery of a 65-year-old man in Den Helder, and are appealing for witnesses and camera footage.

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Police say they are still looking for two suspects in the assault and robbery of a 65-year-old man in Den Helder. The attack happened overnight, between Friday and Saturday.

According to police, the suspects are thought to be two men aged between 20 and 30. Officers are calling on anyone with information to come forward. People who have camera footage are also asked to contact the police.

"We are conducting an intensive investigation into this assault," a police spokesperson said.

A child of the victim has described in a post on Facebook what happened to their father. The man was attacked and robbed in the night from Friday to Saturday.