GWENT Police are appealing for help after a man was was kicked in the back and head and had money stolen from him in Newport.

The incident happened on Alexandra Road in Pill on 26th May 2015 at around 8pm.

The 23-year-old man from Newport was walking along the road when he was approached by three men. He was kicked in the back and head and had money stolen from him. The victim sustained bruising and facial swelling but did not require hospital treatment.

His attackers are described as white and around five feet seven inches tall. Two had dark hair and one had blonde hair. Two were wearing jackets.

Anyone with information relating to this is asked to call 101 quoting log 92 27/05/15.