POLICE are appealing for witnesses to a violent robbery near a play area in Kidderminster at the weekend. 

The robbery, which saw the victim approached by two men who dragged him to the floor by his hair, happened at around 3.20pm on Sunday (June 23).

The incident was on Walter Nash Road outside the Kinver Avenue play area.

The men stole some of the man's belongings. 

A spokesperson for West Mercia Police said: "We are appealing for witnesses to a robbery in Kidderminster on Sunday 23 June.

"Investigating officers would like to hear from anybody that witnessed the robbery take place or from people that have dash cam or CCTV footage of the incident."

If you do information contact Detective Constable Pendleton by email at frances.pendleton@westmercia.police.uk or by calling 07900641764.

Alternatively information can be shared anonymously with the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.