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A man needed hospital treatment following a violent robbery on a footbridge in Bedford.

At around 11.15pm on Saturday (September 5) the victim was walking towards Queens Park. When he was on the footbridge between Midland Road and Ford End Road, he was approached by three men.

One of them punched the victim, causing him to fall. The group then assaulted the victim as he lay on the ground.

If you saw the attack on Saturday, police want to hear from youIf you saw the attack on Saturday, police want to hear from you
If you saw the attack on Saturday, police want to hear from you

The offenders then stole the victim’s phone, a quantity of cash and cigarettes, before running towards the Queens Park area.

The first offender is described as in his 20s, white, approximately 5ft 4in, with light brown hair and wearing a long sleeved orange top and dark trousers.

The second is described as also in his 20s, white, approximately 5ft 4in, with black hair and wearing a black puffa coat and black trousers.

The third offender is described as white, approximately 5ft 8in and wearing a black coat and black trousers.

The victim suffered serious injuries which required hospital treatment.

Investigation Officer Julia Hinson, from Bedfordshire Police’s Crime Investigation Team, said: “This was a violent and unprovoked attack on an unsuspecting victim.

“We are keen to speak to anyone who may have seen anything suspicious in the area, or if they saw the men described around the time of the incident.”

If you have any information about the incident or saw these men in the area, report it online or by calling 101.

If you want to remain anonymous you can contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.