Police are appealing for witnesses following a robbery near Gloucester Bus Station on Friday.
A man was walking along Station Road at 8.15pm when he was approached by two men who stole his Sony Experia mobile phone.
The victim had just crossed the road from Bruton Way when a man jumped in front of him and tried to grab the phone out of his hand.
He dropped the phone and both men then attempted to retrieve it. The victim received a cut to his hand as the offender dug his nails into him as he tried to force the phone out of his hand.
The victim decided to hand the phone over when a second man appeared and he found himself "sandwiched" between the offenders and began to fear for his safety.
One of the offenders was described as black, in his twenties, 5ft 10inch tall, of medium build and wearing a black coat with a hood or a hat. He had a scar or mark on his neck.
The other man was described as white, in his twenties, around 5ft 10inch tall, of medium build with short dark hair and clean shaven. He had a local accent and was wearing a white knitted jumper. He was described as looking "scruffy and gaun"t.
Police would like to hear from anyone who witnessed the incident or has any further information. Please call 101 quoting Incident number 470 of December 12.
