Surrey Police is appealing for information after a man was robbed as he walked home from the pub in Farnham in the early hours yesterday (12 June).

The man was walking home alone after leaving the Albion pub in Hale Road between 1.15 and 1.45am when he was attacked from behind at the Farnham Hospital bus stop opposite Manor Road.

He was knocked unconscious and woke up to find the suspect going through his trousers pockets. The suspect fled the scene in the direction of Manor Road and it was only then that the victim realised that his wallet and mobile phone had been stolen.

The suspect is described as white, aged 17-18 years with short black hair and was wearing a white long-sleeved top.

PC Dave Woodrow, who is investigating the incident, said: “This was a completely unprovoked attack which has left the victim extremely distressed and shaken. Farnham is generally a very safe town and we would like to reassure the local community that this appears to have been an isolated incident. We would also like to reassure people that we are carrying out a thorough investigation and are doing everything possible to identify and find the person responsible for this attack.”

If you can help, please contact Surrey Police on 101, quoting crime reference number 45170061682 or use the online reporting system https://report.police.uk/

Alternatively the independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111.