Brighton teenager attacked and robbed

Two men robbed a Brighton teenager as he walked home in the early hours of the morning.

The 19-year-old victim was attacked in Preston Road, Brighton, at about 12.45am on Friday (25 May).

His attackers hit him in the head and face repeatedly, leaving him with swelling, and they stole his mobile phone.

The first suspect was described as a slim 6ft tall white man, aged in his early twenties and with short dark brown hair. He was wearing a light coloured polo shirt, dark blue shorts.

The second suspect was described as a slim 6ft tall white man, also aged in his early twenties and with short dark hair.

Anyone who saw the incident is asked to call Sussex Police on 101 or the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.