Man struck on the head during robbery in Telford
A man suffered minor injuries after being struck on the back of the head and assaulted during a robbery in the Arleston area of Telford on Saturday.
The incident happened at around 9.15pm on the A5223 near to the Wrekin Retail Park.
The victim, a 24-year-old man, was walking and texting on his mobile phone when he was approached from behind and struck to the back of the head.
He fell to the floor and was physically assaulted further. The offenders then stole his mobile phone before leaving the scene. The victim sustained several minor injuries.
It is not known how many offenders there were or a description of them.
Anyone with information is asked to call police on 101, quoting incident 741S of Saturday 18 April.
Alternatively, information can be given anonymously to Crimestoppers via 0800 555 111 or www.crimestoppers-uk.org.
