A MAN had his mobile phone stolen while he was walking down a road on Sidemoor.

The incident occurred at 11.15pm on Saturday, July 9, as the man was walking along Crabtree Lane.

He was talking on his mobile phone, when he passed three youths who were hanging around near the railings, and when he finished the call, he was surprised by all three of the youths running up from behind him, and one snatching his phone. All three then ran off.

The man was not injured, and no threats were made.

Anyone who might have witnessed the incident, should contact West Mercia Police on the non-emergency number 101 quoting incident no. 0634s110716 or they can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.