A 23-year-old man was attacked and mugged in the street by a gang.

The man was walking along Cranbrook Mews when he was attacked by a group of about seven black men.

He was punched and kicked before the gang took his wallet, mobile phone and iPod and ran off towards Selborne Road.

The victim sustained injuries to his head and back and a bloody nose during the attack.

The incident happened at about 12.05am on Tuesday, May 11, but police have just released details.

The victim is unable to give a full description of the suspects.

Anyone with any information should call Detective Sergeant Mills (020) 8345 3152 or Crimestoppers anonymously on (0800) 555111.

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