A MAN in his 20s was attacked by three men whilst walking through Cintra Park late on Tuesday night.

Police said three men approached the victim at about 10.50pm on Tuesday, October 5 near Northumberland Avenue and Newcastle Road in Reading.

They grabbed him and told him to hand over money and the contents of his pockets.

One of the men then punched the victim multiple times.

READ MORE: TOWIE star Pete Wicks to meet and greet clubbers in Reading

The men then made off with the victims shopping which is thought to be worth around £20.

One of the attackers is described as white, around 5ft 8 to 5ft 9 ins tall, and appeared to be around 20-year's-old.

He was wearing a black hoodie with the hood over his head. He spoke with a southern British accent, and was holding a beer bottle which he dropped when he attacked the victim.

ALSO READ: Forbury Gardens terror attacker Khairi Saadallah to appeal jail sentence

The victim suffered swelling to his eyebrow, but did not require hospital treatment.

Investigator Mark Sainsbury, based at Reading police station, said: “We are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information to please come forward following this robbery in which a man was punched multiple times.

“Anyone with information should call 101 or they can go online quoting reference 43210449295.

“Or if you wish to report anonymously you can do so by calling the independent Charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”