A MAN is alleged to have been assaulted and had his mobile phone stolen in a robbery in Christchurch last Saturday.

The victim, a local man in his 20s, was in Hunt Road, Somerford, when the incident occurred between 3-4pm. Two men from Christchurch, aged 18 and 21, have been arrested on suspicion of robbery.

They have been released on bail until the end of January, pending further enquiries.

Witnesses and anyone with information on suspicious activity in the area should call Dorset Police in confidence on 101 quoting incident number 07:313, or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.