Man suffers broken cheekbone during telford street robbery

The man aged in his 40s was robbed of his wallet and ipod in Telford after enjoying a night out with friends at The Thomas Botfield public house in Central Square on Saturday.

The victim started to walk home at around 12.30am when he sat on a bench and fell asleep. He was woken at around 2am as he was being attacked by two men. He felt a number of blows to his face and body.

The attackers left and the victim made his way home were he discovered his ipod touch and wallet were missing. From his home he called an ambulance and was taken to the Princess Royal Hospital were it was later established he suffered a broken cheekbone and severe bruising and swelling to his face.

Officers are investigating the robbery and are appealing to anyone with information to come forward.

Detective Constable Dave Walker said: "This was a nasty robbery on a man who had decided to take a breather on a bench for a while.

"Following the attack he suffered serious injuries, including a broken cheekbone and at present is still in hospital.

"This was a particularly violent attack and I would appeal to anyone with information to come forward."

Police are carrying out a number of enquiries including looking at CCTV and carrying out forensic work.

The victim's wallet, which was later found by a member of the public and handed in to police, will also be examined by scenes of crime officers.

Anyone with information about the incident should contact Telford Police on 0300 333 3000 or the anonymous Crimestoppers line on 0800 555111.