A MAN was beaten and mugged by a gang of up to 15 men in a late-night attack in Park Mead, Harrow last Monday, October 3.

The 38-year-old victim was walking home near the junction with Park Lane at 2am when he was approached by one man who asked for a cigarette. He was then surrounded by the crowd of men, who were all young and Somalian in appearance, who kicked him and hit him with metal bars.

His mobile phone was stolen together with cash, and he was taken to hospital but was fortunate to escape with minor injuries.

Anyone with information should call police on 020 8733 3441.