A MAN was bitten on the finger during an attack in which his mobile phone was taken.

Two men started talking to the victim in North Road, Harelaw, near Annfield Plain, at about 12.10am, on March 3.

One took the phone and ran off and, when the victim grabbed the other, the youth bit his finger and ran away.

The man who took the phone was under 6ft tall, of proportionate build and was about 19 or 20 years old.

He wore a cream baseball cap with the letters NY on the front and a dark fleece.

The other was also under 6ft, skinny and of the same age. He wore a yellow hooded top and white tracksuit bottoms.

Anyone with information is asked to call Consett police, on (01207) 504204.