A robber punched a man unconscious as he was walking home from an east Suffolk pub and then stole his wallet, police said.

The 24-year-old victim was returning from the Coopers Dip pub in Saxmundham at around 6.50pm on Monday when he was attacked on a footpath, which runs next to Brook Farm Road.

“The victim was punched to the head which left him unconscious for a short while with his wallet containing cash stolen in the incident,” a police spokesman said,

“He was taken to Ipswich hospital for treatment to his head injuries before returning home in the early hours of Tuesday morning.

Anyone who witnessed the incident, saw any suspicious activity in the area or has knowledge of the incident should contact Lowestoft CID on 101 quoting crime reference 37/73309/17.

People can also call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.