A TEENAGER was robbed of his mobile phone and punched in the face on Good Friday.

Police are appealing for witnesses to the robbery of the 17-year-old boy, who was walking in Old Shoreham Road, Portslade, having come from Applesham Way, when the attack took place at 10.15pm.

He was approached by a group of four white males, all aged 17 to 19, who demanded his mobile phone before threatening him.

After he handed over his phone he was punched in the face.

Of the four offenders, one was further described as having short dark hair and wearing a grey tracksuit.

Another has lighter coloured hair and was wearing a hooded top.

All four walked off towards Southwick after the attack and it is believed they were sat outside the Texaco garage opposite Applesham Way beforehand.

Anyone with information should email 101@sussex.pnn.police.uk or call 101 quoting serial 1376 of 03/04.