22-year-old man mugged in city centre

Aug 22 2008 by Naomi Dunning, Chester Chronicle

A MAN was robbed of his cash, credit cards and jewellery on Brook Street in Chester in the early hours of Monday morning.

The victim, a 22-year-old local man, was walking along Brook Street at 12.15am when he was approached by two men who asked him for a cigarette.

The victim was punched to the floor and the attackers then demanded any cash, cards and jewellery he had.

The first male is described as white, in his mid twenties, around 6 ft 2in tall, with a slim face, and a blond skinhead type hair style, and local accent. He was wearing a white hooded jacket with white trainers and blue trousers. The second male is described as white in his early twenties, 5ft 11in tall, with short dark hair. He was wearing a dark green coat and light blue jeans.

Police are appealing for anyone with information to call DC Alan Fadds on 01244 616006, or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.