POLICE are appealing for information after a 27-year-old man was robbed at the junction of Yarm Road and Westbourne Street in Stockton.

The incident occurred on Friday, March 10 at around 3.15am when the victim was approached from behind by an unknown man who knocked him to the ground and stole his money and cigarettes.

The victim sustained minor injuries from the attack including a bust lip and swelling to his head but did not receive medical treatment.

Anyone with information regarding the incident or the identity of the suspect is asked to contact Detective Sergeant Amy Campbell from Cleveland Police Major Crime Team on the non-emergency number 101, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or www.crimestoppers-uk.org.