Robbery with violence, Macgregor

Police are investigating the violent robbery of a man in Macgregor last night.

Around 9pm a 36-year-old man was walking on Blackwattle Street when he was approached by an unknown number of people from behind.

One of the group grabbed at a bag the man was carrying and pulled him to the ground and then a number of others have begun kicking the man. During the assault the man’s bag and phone were stolen.

The bag was later located by a member of the public and handed to police.

The man was treated at the scene for his injuries but did not require hospital treatment.

Police are appealing for anyone who was in the area at the time and may have observed any suspicious activity to contact Policelink on 131 444.

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.

Report crime information anonymously via Crime Stoppers. Call 1800 333 000 or report online at www.crimestoppersqld.com.au.