Two men were attacked and forced to hand over jewellery and a mobile phone when they were targeted by a gang of robbers on a night out in Telford.

One of the victims suffered a suspected broken nose in the robbery, which happened near McDonald’s in the Telford Shopping Centre.

The pair, aged 20 and 27, were outside the fast food restaurant on North Sherwood Street when they were approached by a group of about five or six men about 9.40pm on Saturday.

Police were today checking CCTV footage.

Chris Ammonds, Telford police spokesman, said today: “The 27-year-old was forced to hand over his Sony Ericsson mobile phone and suffered a suspected broken nose as a result of this incident, while the 20-year-old suffered bruising and reddening to his face and cheek and was forced to hand over two yellow metal necklaces and a lighter.

“At the present time officers do not have detailed descriptions of the offenders in this incident although the majority of the group are believed to be white males.”

Mr Ammonds said: “Witnesses believe there may also have been at least one black male in the group.

“Police are currently studying CCTV of this incident to establish whether this may have clues to the identity of the individuals responsible for this robbery.”

Anyone who believes they may have information about this incident, or who may have seen the group of males involved in the town centre on Saturday night, is asked to contact officers at Malinsgate Police Station on 0300 3333000.

Alternatively, Crimestoppers can be called confidentially on 0800 555111.