A man was knocked to the ground and robbed in Headington.

At around 10.20pm yesterday, a 28-year-old man was walking in Cheney Lane when was pushed to the ground. Three men threatened him and then assaulted him, stealing his rucksack, wallet and mobile phone.

Det Sgt Kevin Parsons, of Oxford’s Robbery Team said: “At no point did the victim see any weapons.

“I appeal to anyone who was in this area of Headington last night and saw three males acting suspiciously to contact police immediately.”

Anyone with information that could assist police enquiries is urged to contact the Robbery Team at St Aldates police station via the Thames Valley Police Enquiry Centre on 0845 8 505 505. If you don’t want to speak to police and don’t want to leave your name contact the Crimestoppers charity on 0800 555 111.