Man Attacked During Colchester Robbery

27 October 2014, 09:55 | Updated: 27 October 2014, 10:08

A man has been left with a fractured eye-socket after he was punched in the face during a robbery in Colchester.

The 21 year-old was approached by two men on Barrack Street at around 1.30pm on Friday, 17 October.

They asked for money and his phone but when he refused they attacked him. They then took his phone and some cash and made off.

Essex Police is looking for anyone who may have seen what happened.

Anybody with any information is asked to contact Dc Andrea Ford at Colchester CID on 101.

People can also give information to the independent crime-fighting charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or through their Anonymous Online Form at www.crimestoppers-uk.org.