A Redcar man is recovering after he was attacked outside the town's post office on Wednesday.

The 42-year-old man was leaving the Post Office, on Cleveland Street, just after 9am when he was pushed into an alleyway by two men.

The man was jostled to the ground and his wallet, which contained cash and personal items, was stolen.

Cleveland Police said the man was extremely shocked and suffered cuts and abrasions to his hands.

One of the attackers is described as being aged between 18 and 22, with dark hair. He was wearing a dark blue tracksuit top, black bottoms and white trainers and was last seen running off towards West Terrace.

There is no description available of the second attacker.

Anyone who witnessed Wednesday's robbery or has any other information related to it is asked to contact DC Nick Owen at the Redcar Police Station on (01642) 302626.