Police are appealing for information after a 17-year-old youth was attacked in Calne.

The victim, from Calne, was walking into town along London Road on Tuesday, December 17, at around noon when a young man walking past him in the opposite direction punched him in the face and stole his wallet. 

Although he suffered minor injuries he was left very shaken.

The male is described as aged around 20, of stocky build and wearing a dark hoodie.

Anyone who witnessed the incident or has any information in relation to the attack is asked to contact DC Martin Faulkner in Melksham CID on 101.

Alternatively people can contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 where information can be left anonymously.