A MAN was punched and kicked to the ground by robbers at that weekend.

The 23-year-old victim had cash taken from his pockets as he lay dazed.

The attack happened shortly after 1am on Sunday (Feb 15) in Elms Street, Whitefield. The man was approached by three 15-year-old who began to swear at him before launching the assault.

Police appealed for witnesses to the street robbery to contact Whitefield CID officers on 0161 856 8248.