Two men were robbed within yards of each other in East Oxford by a gang of eight men early yesterday.

An 18-year-old man was robbed of his mobile phone in Magdalen Road at about 1.30am.

Another man, who was walking between Catherine Street and Magdalen Road, was forced to hand over his wallet and mobile phone shortly afterwards by the men.

Police are linking the robberies. The culprits are aged between 17 and 21 and of Middle Eastern appearance. Some of the men spoke with an accent.

Most of the men were wearing dark zip-up jackets and tracksuit bottoms.

Anyone with information about the gang should call Pc Rick Josey on 08458 505505 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.