A TEENAGER suffered a broken tooth during a robbery at Colchester beauty spot.

The 19-year-old, was walking along the Salary Brook trail, near to Sandpiper Close, when the incident happened.

Police say he was confronted and attacked by a group of four men.

The victim was left with a broken tooth, a cut lip, and grazes to his ankle, wrist, back, and face.

The suspects have all been described as between 22 and 25 years-old.

Two have been described as black, of athletic build, 5ft 10ins, with one wearing a grey sweatshirt and the other wearing black clothing.

The other two men have been described as being ‘mixed race’ and of medium build.

One is 6ft 3ins tall, with facial stubble, and wearing a black sweatshirt while the other is described as being more than 5ft 10ins tall and wearing black clothing.

The robbery happened around 3.15pm on December 13 and a police investigation is underway.

A force spokesman added: “We need anyone who saw anything, or has any CCTV, doorbell or dashcam footage to contact us.”

Quote crime reference number 42/291274/21.

You can police on 101 or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.