Robbery with violence, Banyo

A 44-year-old man sitting on a park bench at Banyo this morning was assaulted and robbed.

Around 10.30am the man was in Banyo Memorial Park on St Vincents Road, when he was approached by a man who demanded cash and property.

After going through the victim’s pockets and stealing his mobile phone, the man then punched him several times in the head knocking him to the ground.

The man fled on foot and is described as African in appearance, approximately 180cms tall with black hair and a heavy build.

The victim sustained small lacerations to his ear and lip and police investigations are continuing.