A man from Papua New Guinea has been jailed for punching a woman and stealing her phone whilst visiting Jersey.
Kipling Doriga was here for a sports tour when he spotted the lone woman on Monday, 25 August 2025.
The 30-year-old then punched her to the ground, before stealing her phone.
In a quick investigation, the police arrested the phone thief on Tuesday.
By Wednesday, Doriga was before the Magistrate's pleading guilty to his crimes.
Detective Sergeant Jim McGranahan from the Criminal Investigations Department says this was a fast-paced investigation with an unknown suspect who had only been in the island for a matter of days.
"Due to the nature of the allegation, which was a stranger assault on a lone female at night, the police dedicated a number of detectives and other assets who quickly identified Doriga, arrested him and recovered stolen property.
"We will continue to combat violence against women and girls and prioritise the safety of islanders."
The Royal Court has now sentenced him to three years in prison for the robbery.
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