Appeal for information following robbery in Southport

We are appealing for information after a man was assaulted during a robbery in Southport earlier today, Friday 2 August.
 
At around 5.25am, we received a report that a man had been stopped by a group of men on Foul Lane, who demanded his mobile phone.

He was then attacked by one of the men and suffered slash wounds to his arms. The men then walked away from the area and the victim required treatment in hospital for his injuries.
 
Detective Inspector Paul McVeigh said: “We are in the early stages of investigating what was a violent attack on a man who was assaulted and left with slash wounds after a group of offenders stole his mobile.
 
“If you were on Foul Lane or High Park and saw the attack or the group of suspects early this morning please contact us. Similarly if you live in the area and have any CCTV footage of the attack from early this morning  please call police immediately so we can find those responsible. 
 
”Information from our community is vital if we are to stop such violent crimes that causes fear in our communities.”
  
If you have any further information about this incident, please contact our social media desk @MerPolCC on Twitter or 'Merseyside Police Contact Centre' on Facebook using reference 24000670579 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.