Hartlepool detectives issue appeal after a man is assaulted and has phone and cash stolen
A man was knocked to the ground after being punched in the face by an unknown attacker in the centre of Hartlepool.
The assault took place at the junction of Elwick Road and York Road, near the GSF furniture store at around 4.45pm on Saturday, October 17.
The victim was reportedly punched in the face by another man and suffered bruising to his eye and leg.
A mobile phone and £10 was also stolen.
The suspect is described as a tall, white male of slim build, around 24-years-old with curly, blonde hair and wearing a grey tracksuit.
Temporary DC Smith from Hartlepool CID said: “Extensive enquires have been carried out including reviewing CCTV and now we’d be keen to hear from anyone who may have seen what happened.”
Detectives are particularly keen to speak to anyone who saw a grey Audi stop in the area just before the assault.
Anyone with information is asked to call police on 101, quoting reference number 2508505.