POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a man was assaulted and robbed as he was walking home.

At around 9pm on Thursday, January 2, a 43-year-old man was walking home when he was robbed and had his jacket stolen in Littleworth Walk, Evesham.

If you were in the area or saw anyone acting suspicious, call West Mercia Police on 101 and reference 588s January 2.