Police in Alice Springs are appealing for witnesses to a robbery which occurred in the early hours of Saturday morning near the Todd River.

The 21-year-old male victim told police he had been walking from the Casino to Gap Road through the Todd River just before 1am when he was approached by a group of up to six males. He was asked for a cigarette and when he told the men he didn't smoke they assaulted him. They then took his mobile phone and wallet containing $20 cash before running off.

The victim received bruising from being punched to the face.

Police said the offenders are described as being of Aboriginal appearance and in their mid 20s.

Police are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed the incident to phone 131 444 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
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