THE SEARCH is back on for a group of three men who robbed a 23-year-old on Mersea Road in Colchester.

The thugs followed the victim as he walked close to Willows Newsagent at around 10.40pm on Monday, November 23 2015.

He was then struck in the face and had his headphones stolen. Fortunately, he was not injured.

Colchester Police have issued an e-fit of the first suspect as part of a renewed appeal to find the men responsible.

At the time he had short hair, a moustache and goatee beard, and was wearing a dark blue hooded top.

The second man was described as having short hair and freckles.

They are all believed to be white and aged between 18 to 20.

Contact PC Claire Jennings at Colchester CID on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.