FIVE thugs kicked a teenager to the ground before stealing his mobile phone.

The five assaulted the 18-year-old after jumping out of a new Ford Focus car in Tanyard Road, Milnsbridge.

The victim’s 15-year-old brother saw the attack, which came shortly after midnight on Saturday.

The brothers, from Crosland Moor, were sitting on Tanyard Road when the car, which had an 08 number plate, pulled up and three women got out.

It set off, but then reversed to where the brothers were sitting and five men jumped out.

The victim eventually handed over his phone after being badly kicked by all five men.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Det Con Peter Usher on 0845 6060606.