A man was attacked by a gang and robbed in Wantage last night.

At about 11.50pm, a 32-year-old man was walking home through Betjeman Park, Wantage, when he was approached by four youths.

One of them struck him around the head with a full can of drink, then all four kicked him until the victim handed over £8. The offenders then ran off towards the town centre.

The offenders are all white males, aged between 15 and16 years old. They were between 5ft 6in and 5ft 10in tall and were all wearing hooded-tops. One was wearing a hooded top that was yellow and grey in colour.

Anyone with any information about the robbery, or who recognises the description of the offenders should contact PC Simon McSweeney via the 24-hour Police Enquiry Centre on 0845 8 505 505. If you don’t want to speak to police or leave your name, call the charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.