Robbery with violence, Forest Lake

Detectives are appealing for public assistance following the robbery of a 24-year-old man in Forest Lake last night.

At 8.30pm the man was waiting at a bus stop when he was approached by five people.

The group engaged the man in conversation before circling him and assaulting him until he fell to the ground.

The man was then robbed of his mobile phone before the group fled the area.

He was transported to the Mater Hospital for treatment to non-life-threatening cuts and abrasions.

Investigators are appealing for anyone who may have CCTV or dashcam footage from Joseph Banks Avenue between 8.30 and 9pm to contact them.

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.

Quote this reference number: QP2000064933.