A MAN was punched in the face and had his phone and tablet stolen by crooks in Clacton.

The victim, in his 30s, was walking by the rear of Clacton Golf Club when he was approached by two robbers.

One punched him while the other took his Samsung Galaxy tablet and his iPhone 6.

It happened between 2pm and 2.45pm on March 27.

The victim gave a description of his attackers to police and an efit image has been released showing one of the suspects.

The suspect in the efit was white and wearing a grey tracksuit. The other robber was also white, aged 25-30 years old, and wore a black baseball cap and blue tracksuit.

Anyone with information should call Det Con Rob Dines in Clacton on 101, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.