BY IAN CROUCH

Police are searching for two thugs who attacked and robbed a man at Jesmond.

The 38-year-old withdrew cash form an ATM at Stockland Jesmond at about 6.00pm on Wednesday.

He then walked through a nearby sports field and entered a laneway near Fraser Street where he was attacked from behind by two men.

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The men demanded his wallet before knocking him to the ground, assaulting
him several times and stealing his mobile phone and wallet.

The victim managed to run to a nearby bowling club and alert
police.

Investigators are appealing for anyone with information or anyone who saw
anything suspicious in the area at the time to come forward.