Patient in a wheelchair robbed inside Preston hospital, say police

Police are hunting three men who are suspected of carrying out the robbery

A patient in a wheelchair was robbed inside a hospital, police have said.

Lancashire Police said the man, in his 40s, was "forced into a toilet" near the main entrance at Royal Preston Hospital on 17 November.

He was threatened by three men who stole cash from his pockets at 17:30 GMT, detectives added.

Police have issued CCTV images from inside the hospital of three men who they would like to speak to in connection with the robbery.

A spokesperson added: "We know that some time has passed, and investigations have been ongoing since the incident, but we are now asking for your help as we believe the people in these images may be able to help with our investigation."

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