A man was attacked and robbed of his mobile phone in a city park.

The victim was walking through Saltdean Oval Park, Brighton, when he was pushed to the ground on Friday about midnight.

Two youths, both white and dressed in dark clothing, grabbed his mobile phone and fled.

The two ran into Arundel Drive East near the Linchmere Park entrance.

Anyone who saw the two youths or witnessed the robbery is asked to call PC Andrew Sayers at Brighton police station on 0845 6070999.