Man assaulted whilst walking home from night out in Shrewsbury
A 27-year-old man was assaulted and robbed while making his way home in Shrewsbury early on Saturday morning.
He was near the bridge in Moneybrook Way when approached by a man and a woman.
The man asked for a cigarette and then money before punching the victim to the ground. He then demanded his wallet before making off towards the BP garage.
A West Mercia Police spokesperson said today: "We are appealing for witnesses or information which will assist the investigation. The incident happened between 5am and 5.15am.
"The offender was a white male in his early twenties, about 5ft 10ins tall with short hair and quite muscularly built. He was accompanied by a woman who appeared younger and was wearing a hoody. She took no part in the robbery but was present throughout."
The victim, who suffered face injuries, was taken by ambulance to the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital for x-rays and a check-up.
His brown leather wallet contained about £12 and various cards.
Information about the incident can be phoned to Shrewsbury police station on 0300 333 3000 or to the anonymous Crimestoppers number, 0800 555 111.
