POLICE are appealing for witnesses after an 18-year-old man was robbed of his mobile phone and left concussed in a robbery.

It took place while the man was at a bus stop in London Road, in Stanford-le-Hope between 7.15pm and 7.45pm on Friday.

An Essex Police spokeman says four men and two women assaulted the victim causing him concussion, facial bruising and cuts to his knees.

Anyone who witnessed the incident is asked to contact Pc Owen Clements at Grays CID on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.