AN investigation has been launched into an assault and robbery.

Officers attended an incident involving two teenagers walking from Leeds Road up Barkerhouse Road, Nelson on Friday, January 19 at around 10pm.

They noticed four men, who crossed over Leeds Road and began following them.

The two victims parted company at the junction with Marsden Hall Road and the group of four men split to follow both victims.

Whilst walking along the footpath off Marsden Hall Road South, the first victim was assaulted and had his mobile phone and wireless white headphones stolen.

The victim described the offenders as being Asian males, both around 5ft 11in tall, of thin build. The two suspects are described as being around 18 years of age.

The second victim was also assaulted as he as he walked along Townhouse Road and the suspects attempted to take his mobile phone.

One was believed to be a white male, around 5ft 8in tall, of slim build. The second suspect is believed to be the same age, 6ft tall and of large build.

Officers investigating the assault and robbery have released CCTV images of four men they would like to speak to in connection with their investigation.

Anyone with information is asked to call 101 quoting log number 1559 of 1January 19.