Appeal after man attacked and robbed near busy road

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Police said the man was assaulted and robbed close to Kingsway's junction with Albany Road

Officers are appealing for witnesses after a man was assaulted and robbed near a busy road in Derby.

Derbyshire Police said the victim was attacked by another man before having his phone and trainers stolen on Kingsway, close to the junction with Albany Road, at about 15:30 BST on 13 October, police said.

A 19-year-old man was arrested in connection with the incident and has been released on bailed pending further inquiries.

Police are keen to speak to two people who were travelling in a white Mercedes and stopped to check on the injured victim, as well as anyone with dashcam footage.

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