A MAN was assaulted by a group of youngsters who tried to rob him in Wycombe on Tuesday.

The 21-year-old was walking in Desborough Street at about 6.15pm, when a group of six Asian boys, all aged between about 14 and 18 years old, asked him for his belongings.

When he refused, he was assaulted, leaving him with a swollen lip and a bloody nose. Nothing was stolen.

The assailant is described as 5ft 7ins and slim, with black floppy hair, some facial hair, and wearing a red unbranded hooded top.

The victim did not require hospital treatment.

Anyone who witnessed the incident or has any other information which may assist police with their investigation is asked to contact Det Con Caroline Timmis via the 24-hour Police Enquiry Centre on 0845 8 505 505. If you don’t want to speak to police or give your name, please call the Crimestoppers charity on 0800 555 111.