A YOUNG man was mugged in a Salisbury underpass yesterday.

The 24-year-old, from Trowbridge, was walking alone through the underpass at St Paul’s roundabout at 6.30pm when he was pushed from behind and his wallet was stolen. He suffered minor injuries.

Police are appealing for anyone with information to contact them.

The offender is described as a white man, 5ft 10in, in his late 20s and of a stocky build. He has dark fuzzy curly hair and a full scruffy beard, and was wearing a black puffa jacket and light blue jeans.

Anyone with information can contact PC Jem Horner at Salisbury Police Station on 0845 408 7000.