Police are appealing for witnesses after a man was assaulted by robbers who stole his mobile phone and grocery shopping.

The victim, in his mid 40s, was walking along St Peter's Road in Great Yarmouth and as he passed the post office was approached by two men.

They followed him as he walked past Kent Square and into St George's Road before assaulting him, stealing his phone and two bags of shopping and then running off.

The victim suffered head and facial injuries in the robbery, which happened at around 1.10am on Tuesday, February 25.

Detectives would like to hear from any witnesses. Call DC Tom Gibbs on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.