Robbery with violence, Kangaroo Point
Detectives are investigating the assault and robbery of a man in Kangaroo Point overnight.
Preliminary information indicates around 12.10am a 25-year-old man was approached by two males below the cliffs on Lower River Terrace who asked to use his phone.
The victim gave his phone to one of the males and the pair fled, with the victim giving chase.
As the man caught up with the pair he was then converged on by a further six males who punched and kicked him repeatedly before stealing his laptop, Apple Iwatch and shoes.
The males then fled the scene after being disturbed by a passing cyclist.
They are described as around 15-18 years of age, dark skinned in appearance with thin builds.
The Kangaroo Point man suffered a concussion as well as serious bruising and abrasions and was transported to the Princess Alexandra Hospital in a stable condition.
Anyone with any information in relation to this incident is urged to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24hrs per day at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting.
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