Man burnt on face with cigarette during attack in alleyway

A MAN was burnt on the face with a cigarette and hit over the head during a robbery in Rugby.

The victim was approached by two men while walking down an alleyway from Wentworth Road towards Firs Drive on Saturday February 4 at around 2pm.

One of the men, who had a tattoo under his eye, is said to have pinned the man against the fence and pulled out a craft style knife.

The victim received a small cut to his arm during a struggle.

The second offender hit the victim on his head with a piece of wood making him fall to the ground.

One of the men also burnt the victim’s face with a cigarette.

During the attack the victim’s wallet, which contained £200, was stolen.

He was treated at hospital and released.

A spokesman for Warwickshire Police said: “The first offender was white, early 30s, about 6ft tall, of stocky build and was wearing a woollen hat. He had a tattoo under his eye.

“The second offender was white, early 30s, about 5ft 10ins tall, of large build, wearing a blue hooded top with white stripes and sand coloured boots.

“Both men were described as having Eastern European accents.”

Anyone with any information is asked to call 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.