Man racially abused and robbed in Rushden

Police have launched an investigation after a man was racially abused and robbed in Rushden.

Officers were called after the incident in Church Street between 2.30pm and 3pm on Thursday, October 27.

The victim, a man in his 40s, was pulled to the ground outside the Salvation Army charity shop and had tobacco and cigarettes stolen.

A police spokesman said the attacker was a white man.

Witnesses or anyone with information should call police on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.