TWO robbers punched a man as he walked through Hereford and stole his mobile phone and cash.

Police said the attack happened outside the Methodist Church in Commercial Road as the lone male was on his way home.

One of the attackers asked to use his mobile phone and then punched him in the face.

The first attacker is described as medium build and wearing a dark blue or black baseball cap, a mostly white coat or jacket with red across the chest and arms and light, possibly beige tracksuit bottoms.

The other offender had blond hair, which was short at the sides and long on top and was wearing light-coloured clothing.

Anyone with information about the attack, which happened at about 1am on Thursday, July 18, should contact PC Phil Harvey on 01432 276422 or call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.