A pensioner was said to have been the victim of a shocking street robbery which saw him punched, kicked and "strangled".
Merseyside Police are investigating after receiving reports a pensioner in his 70s was attacked by two men on Belmont Road in Anfield on Friday, July 9.
Police said the victim was stopped by the men around 2pm who tried to take his wallet out of his pocket before launching a vicious assault.
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The elderly man was reported to have been punched in the face causing him to fall to the ground.
He was then said to have been kicked in the ribs before having his Halifax banking book stolen by the thugs.
Afterwards, a post appeared on Facebook believed to be by the victim's son, asking if anyone had seen his dad's attackers.
The post said the time of the attack was slightly earlier, between 11am and 12pm, but said the two men had tried to "strangle" his dad, and punched him leaving his face a "mess".
The family member went on to say the attack had left the pensioner "really shook up", and that the men had taken their dad's bank cards and savings book.
Police said witness and CCTV enquiries are being carried out and have urged anyone who has any information to come forward.
A spokesperson for Merseyside Police said: "We are appealing for witnesses after reports of a robbery in Anfield on Friday, July 9.
"At around 2pm, it is reported a man in his 70s was stopped by two males who attempted to take his wallet out of his shirt pocket.
"The offenders are then said to have punched the man in his face, causing him to fall to the ground, before kicking him in the ribs and making off in the direction of Belmont Road.
"It is reported that the victim's Halifax banking book was stolen in the incident.
"Witness and CCTV enquires are being carried out in the area to identify those responsible, and police are keen to speak to anyone who may have witnessed the incident."
Detective Inspector Paul Jones said: “This cruel and shocking incident has understandably upset the victim and his family, and we would urge anyone who may have any information to let us know.
“If you were in the Belmont Road area on Friday afternoon around 2pm and saw anything or anyone suspicious, or have CCTV or dashcam footage, please come forward."
Anyone with information on this incident is asked to contact Merseyside Police social media desk via Twitter @MerPolCC or Facebook ‘Merseyside Police Contact Centre’.
You can also call 101 quoting incident reference 21000479450, or contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously, on 0800 555 111 or via their online form at: https://crimestoppers-uk.org/give-information/give-information.
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