Police are appealing for witnesses to a robbery in the Station Road and Sheppard Street area during the early hours of yesterday morning.

An elderly man was walking along Station Road at about 5.30am when he was attacked and robbed of money by two men. One of them is described as 18 to 19, around 5ft 7ins, of stocky build and wearing a blue and white jacket with stripes on the sleeves. The other is described as aged 18 to19, around 5ft 8ins, and of thin build with a long nose and short black hair. He was wearing a blue top with white stripes on the arms. Anyone with information should call Swindon police on Swindon 528111.