Mobile phone taken in Halifax street robbery

The incident, in which a mobile phone was taken, happened at 3pm on Monday (June 9) as the victim walked along Lawrence Road.

One of the robbers is described as an Asian male, in his 20s, six foot tall and slim. He was wearing a dark coloured jacket and bottoms, and a grey hat.

The other robbers is described as an Asian male, slim, in his early 20s and six foot tall. He was wearing dark clothing.

The victim had seen the men ten minutes earlier at Booze and News on Savile Park Road.

Any witnesses are asked to contact DC Nick Clay at Calderdale CID on 01422 337087 or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555111.