POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a man was beaten and robbed by a gang of teenage thugs.
A 25-year-old man was walking along Gresham Road in Middlesbrough, close to the junction with Romney Street, at about 10.45pm on Friday when he was set upon for no reason.
He was attacked by five youths, who repeatedly punched him before making off with his mobile phone and cigarettes.
All of the attackers are described as white and aged between 15 and 17. They were all wearing baseball caps, and one of them was wearing a Burberry-style baseball cap.
A Cleveland Police spokesman said: "Police are appealing for witnesses to this incident or anyone with information in relation to the offenders to contact police.
"In particular, the police would like to speak to an Asian male who was walking past at the time and stepped in to assist the robbery victim.
"This male may be able to offer vital evidence towards tracing and convicting these offenders."
Anyone with information is asked to call police on (01642) 303126.
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