POLICE are hunting two men who attacked a man for his mobile phone, leaving him with head injuries.

The 21-year-old was stood next to his blue VW Passast in Freemantle Common Road, in Merryoak, when he was pounced on from behind by two strangers, who stole his mobile, a black mist Samsung Galaxy S4 mobile.

The victim suffered injuries to his head and face but fortunately they were not life-threatening.

The attackers are described as being approximately 6ft tall. One was wearing a light blue Nike hooded top and the second was wearing a dark blue hooded top.

Officers are appealing for any witnesses to the attack, which happened between 7.30pm and 7.45pm on Wednesday, to come forward.

Anyone with information should call Detective Constable Simon Murray in CID at Shirley police on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.