Man robbed and assaulted in Hadley area of Telford
Police are seeking witnesses following a serious robbery which took place in Hadley during the early hours of Saturday at around 2.30am.
The victim, a 20 year-old man was walking along a pathway by Leegate Avenue at the rear of Chockleys Drive at the time of the incident.
He was approached by a lone man, who was then joined by another two unknown men. The man was threatened to hand over his property, when he refused he was assaulted.
The suspects stole his black Samsung Galaxy S6 mobile phone and brown leather wallet containing a Barclays debit and credit card, store cards, provisional licence along with some cash. They also stole a bunch of keys, cigarettes and a lighter with a Liverpool emblem on it.
He received minor injuries to his face and right hand, but did not require any hospital treatment.
The men left the scene on foot towards the Hurley Brook Way direction.
The two of the male suspects are described as:
Suspect 1) White man in his early 20's, of a medium build, around 6 feet in height, short light brown hair with facial stubble and wearing a blue zip up jumper with blue jeans.
Suspect 2) White man in his early 20's, of a slim build, around 6 feet in height, short blond hair, clean shaven and wearing a white jumper with blue jeans.
All men had British accents.
Detective constable Nicky Lennon, of West Mercia Police, said: "I would like to reassure the local community that these actions are not tolerated and we want to bring these individuals to justice following their pure lack of respect for another human being.
"Detailed inquiries into this incident have taken place and are still keen to speak to anyone else who may have seen or have any information regarding the attack that took place in the area at around the time this occurred. The investigation is still on-going.
"Please remain vigilant at all times, should you see any suspicious activity, then don't hesitate to report this by calling 101."
If anyone witnessed the incident, or has any information relating to it, or have been sold the mentioned cycle, then please call West Mercia Police on 101, quoting the number 84S of 3 October 2015.
Alternatively, you can contact the anonymous Crimestoppers charity on 0800 555 111 or via www.crimestoppers-uk.org
