THIS is the face of a robber who is alleged to have attacked a man in York before stealing his jacket and cash.

The thug stole the 37-year-old York man's black leather jacket and a small amount of his money after the attack, which left the victim with a bruised lip and grazed nose.

The victim told police the robber was with two other men at the time of the assault, which happened near Ousegate Bridge, on a pathway leading to Argos store, in the early hours of May 13.

The victim, who was treated at York Hospital for his injuries, said all three of the men called him racist names before the attack.

Phone police on 0845 60 60 247 with any information.

Meawnhile, witnesses are being urged to contact police after a 16-year-old boy was robbed in Tang Hall, York.

The victim was walking along Millfield Lane at about 11.45pm on May 26, when two men approached him and he was asked the time.

One of the men then grabbed the victim around his neck and took his necklace, which had a silver dog tag, a St George's flag and three lions on it.

The men then made off on cycles in the direction of Hull Road.

The victim, who is from York, was not injured.