Three thieves chased a 24-year-old man down the street before kicking him repeatedly and stealing his Canon digital camera.

Three thieves chased a 24-year-old man down the street before kicking him repeatedly and stealing his Canon digital camera.

The victim, who needed hospital treatment for cuts and bruises, was walking along Brunswick Road, Norwich, close to the junction with Edward Joderal Plain when he was approached by the men who asked him if he was lost.

He was chased by the men and assaulted after slipping over.

Anyone who saw the incident, which happened between 8.30pm and 8.45pm last Thursday should contact Det Con Jane Woods at Bethel Street CID on 0845 456 4567 or anonymously by calling Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.