A man was assaulted and threatened during a robbery in Ipswich on Saturday night.

The 29-year-old was approached by a group of five to six men around 8pm in an alleyway in Turret Lane.

The victim was pushed against a wall by two of the men and was assaulted and threatened, before food and an amount of cash were stolen from him. The group left toward Silent Street.

The victim sustained bruising and swelling to his face.

Both offenders are described as white men and aged in his early to mid 20s.

One was wearing a dark coloured hooded top and the other a white hooded top with blue stripes.

Anyone with information should call 101 quoting IC/15/4521 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.