Police are appealing for information about a robbery in King Georges playing field in Braintree.

The incident happened on Wednesday, November 5 at 11.40pm.

The victim was sitting on a bench with friends when he was approached by a man who hit him in the face several times.

The suspect then took a bag from the victim's lap and rummaged through it before removing some keys and throwing them at the victim.

He then ran off with the bag, which contained a Nokia Lumina mobile phone and a small amount of cash.

The victim was left with bruising and swelling to his face.

The suspect was wearing dark clothes, and was possibly part of a group of people.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact Dc Shelley Tarling at Braintree CID on 101.

People can also give information to the independent crime-fighting charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or through their Anonymous Online Form at crimestoppers-uk.org.