Robbers stripped a man of his shoes after punching him to the ground in Jesmond, Newcastle.
The victim, a man in his 20s, was walking on Jesmond Road when he was approached from behind by two men. One offender punched him in the face, causing him to fall to the ground. While he was on the ground, the second offender removed the boots from his feet. The two offenders then left the scene.
Incident details and injuries
The incident is reported to have happened opposite the entrance to the cemetery on Jesmond Road at 5.30am on Saturday, August 15. The victim was left with non-serious injuries following the incident.
Northumbria Police say both offenders are reported to be white and aged between 40 and 50 years old. One has a long brown and grey beard and was wearing a dark green tracksuit and black puffer jacket. The other man was wearing black ripped tracksuit trousers and a burgundy hoody, the force added.
Police appeal for information
Northumbria Police is appealing for anyone who may have information which could assist officers in their investigation to get in touch. Anyone with information should send the force a direct message on social media or use the live chat and report forms on the force’s website. For those unable to make contact via those ways, call 101, quoting reference number 26000425048.
