IMAGES of a man police would like to speak to in relation to a robbery in Worcester have been released.

The robbery took place on Angel Street on Wednesday, October 8 at about 12.40pm.

A 26-year-old man from Worcester was walking along the street when he was approached from behind by an unknown man.

The man attempted to remove the victim’s phone from his right hand and a struggle ensued, leading to the victim being punched in the head and face.

Subsequently, the suspect managed to take the victim's phone and then ran away.

Police are appealing to anyone who may have seen the assault or recognises the man in the CCTV images to come forward by calling 101, quoting incident 237 of October 8.

Alternatively, call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or visit crimestoppers-uk.org