Police appeal after man punched and robbed in Chesterfield

The daytime robbery took place near Cow Lane, Brimington, at the weekend.

A 26-year-old man had been walking towards Cow Lane from the direction of the Chesterfield canal when he was approached by two men.

The men grabbed him and demanded cash and punched the victim to the face before leaving with a small amount of tobacco.

They also took the victim’s trainers off and threw them into a nearby field.

Both of the offenders had their faces covered and one was wearing gloves.

Police are appealing for witnesses to the offence or anyone who was in the area at the time who might have seen two men acting suspiciously.

In particular, they would like to trace a woman who was pushing a pushchair along Cow Lane and saw the victim shortly after the incident.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact police, quoting the reference number 20*123902, by sending a private message to /DerbyshireConstabulary on Facebook or by sending a direct message to the contact centre on Twitter @DerPolContact.

Alternatively, you can complete the online contact form on the website derbyshire.police.uk/Contact-Us or call 101.

You can also call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.