A man was left bleeding and bruised after a gang of teenagers pounced on him and stole his wallet.

The 42-year-old was walking home along Old Shoreham Road, Southwick, on Friday at 11.45pm when a group of about ten youths attacked him.

The teenagers, aged 15 and 16, ran off with cash, cigarettes and a wallet.

The man was taken to hospital with minor injuries.

Police are appealing for witnesses.