A MAN has been left injured after being attacked by a topless man and robbed of his phone.

Thames Valley Police said the victim, a 52-year-old man, was walking down an alleyway with his partner when it happened.

The pair heard shouting in the street as they walked down the alleyway between Newtown Road and Old Newtown Road, in Newbury.

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Officers said as they carried walking, the couple were approached by two men - one of whom who was taking his top off.

The victim was then punched in the head multiple times and was taken to hospital with bruises to his face and head and cuts to his hands.

It happened about 9pm on Tuesday, November 3.

Police said a black Apple iPhone XR and a dark blue Gant coat were stolen during the attack.

The first offender is described as white, around 5ft 8ins, aged in his twenties, of a muscular build and had short dark hair. He was wearing a jumper, prior to removing it, and was then topless during the robbery.

The second offender is described as white, aged in his twenties, around the same height as the first offender but of slimmer build.

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He had short dark hair and a short beard and was wearing a thin black tracksuit jacket. It is unknown what other clothing he was wearing at the time.

Investigating officer Detective Constable Robert Simpson-Jones, based at Newbury police station, said: “I would like to speak to anyone who witnessed the robbery or who has any details which may be useful to our investigation. If you saw what happened, please contact police.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101 ref 43200358228