A man was taken to hospital with a minor puncture wound to his chest following a robbery in Ipswich.

Officers found the 55-year-old victim in Crown Street on Wednesday night (January 18).

He was taken to hospital for treatment but initial reports suggest that the man is not seriously injured.

A mobile phone and a white bicycle were stolen in the incident which happened at about 9pm. 

Crown Street was initially closed but has since reopened. 

This incident is not being treated as linked with the town centre incident on Tuesday. 

Anyone who witnessed the incident, has dash-cam footage from the area, or has any information, is asked to contact Suffolk police quoting CAD 349 of January 18.

They can do this by calling 101.

Alternatively, they can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111, or via their online form: www.crimestoppers-uk.org.