A TEENAGER has been punched to the floor and repeatedly kicked in a terrifying robbery in Goffs Park.
At about 5.30pm on Tuesday (June 25), the victim, an 18-year old local man, was walking from West Green towards Bewbush via a short footpath through Goffs Park.
The path runs between Goffs Lane and Gossops Drive.
As he walked along Goffs Lane alongside Snell Hatch Cemetery he saw two men walking towards him.
One is described as a white, in his early 20s, of slim build, 5ft 6in tall, with short brown hair and stubble, a local accent and wearing a grey sports sweatshirt (either Nike or Adidas) and grey tracksuit bottoms.
The other man is also described as white and in his early 20s, of slim build, 5ft 9in tall and again with a local accent.
He was wearing a dark-coloured beanie hat.
The victim was then attacked by the two men, being knocked to the floor where he was punched and kicked repeatedly and his phone was taken.
He was also threatened so the attackers could get the pin number, the account number of which has now been blocked.
He was treated by police for cuts and bruises but did not need hospital treatment.
Detective Sergeant Peter Yarrow said: "This was a cowardly attack which could have left the victim with very serious injuries.
"Just before the incident he recalls seeing a woman nearby in the park, and we would very much like to trace her as she could be a valuable witness.
"We would also like to hear from anyone else who was in the area between 5.15pm and 5.45pm on Tuesday, or anyone who has been offered the phone for sale. It is a black iPhone 5c with a white back.
"If you can help please contact us on 101 or e-mail 101@sussex.pnn.police.uk quoting serial 1447 of 25/6. You can also call the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555111."
If bought from the Apple store an iPhone 5c would cost £429 to £549.
