Southend police want to trace three people who may hold vital information about an assault on two young men in the High Street near the Post Office at 1.20am on Saturday.

The 23-year-old victims were punched in the face by two men who stole a mobile phone.

One suffered a split lip and the other concussion and bruising.

If you can help, contact police on 01702 431212.

Published Wednesday August 21, 2002

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