Two men who had been amongst the first to buy the new Xbox One games console in Gloucester were robbed of their purchases just minutes later.

The pair, aged 25 and 27 and from Gloucester, were returning to their car in St Michael’s Square car park in Gloucester at around 12.15am after buying the items.

They were loading the consoles into their car when they were assaulted, the 25-year-old suffered injuries to his face and the 27-year-old was knocked unconscious.

Enquiries are on going to find those responsible and officers are eager to hear from anyone else that was in the area and may have witnessed the robbery.

Information can be given by calling Gloucestershire Police on 101 quoting incident number 9 of November 22, by calling Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or by visiting their website www.crimestoppers-uk.org

With demand still high for the Xbox One and the new Playstation Four release next week Gloucestershire Police are urging anyone planning to make a late night trip to purchase one of the items to consider carrying the item in another bag, other than the one supplied by the shop, so it is not obvious as to what the bag contains.

Police also suggest that you park your car in a well lit area, and as near to the shop as possible to keep your journey short. If you become suspicious of anyone around you then call the police.

Gloucestershire Constabulary’s Crime Prevention Advisors will also be getting in touch with shops opening late to sell the items to offer advice.