A MAN was knocked unconscious as robbers beat him to the ground in a robbery.

A 29-year-old man from Basildon was attacked in the town’s Market Square in the early hours of Sunday morning.

He was walking through the town centre just after midnight when he was set upon by two men.

The men attacked him, robbing his mobile phone, wallet and £80.

Police are appealing for information following the attack. They are also checking town centre CCTV systems but urge witnesses or anyone with details to call Dc Alex Gartshore on Essex Police 101. They should quote incident number 32 of September 1.

Witnesses can also call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.