Witnesses are needed to a vicious robbery in which a 36-year-old man was left with a punctured lung.

The man was stabbed in the back in Springfield Drive, Westcliff, by robbers who stole his £150 mobile phone.

Police have only just released details of the incident on June 24 between 2pm and 3pm. The victim has now been released from hospital.

Anyone with information should contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555111

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