A man suffered facial injuries after a robber allegedly grabbed him by the collar, demanded money and then made off with his wallet and mobile phone in Ipswich.

The victim was walking along Helena Road, behind Aurora restaurant at around 1am this morning, when he reported being robbed by a white man, wearing a dark coloured hooded top.

The offender is descried as being “no older than 30 years old”, around 5ft 9in tall, thin, with short cropped hair.

Anyone with information is asked to call Ipswich Priority Crime Team on 101 quoting IE/14/1726. Alternatively call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.