A robber who pushed a young man to the floor and kicked him fled empty-handed.

The victim, a 20-year-old man was attacked in Bullhead Road, near the alleyway leading to Monksmead, at 8.45pm on Wednesday, March 25.

The attacker pushed him to the floor before checking the man’s pockets, and emptying his rucksack. He then kicked him several times before making off empty-handed.

The victim did not see his attacker but did hear a dog.

Anyone with information is asked to call police on 101.