Man is injured after gang attack

A man has been left with a six inch knife cut after a mugging in Lincolnshire, according to police.

Officers said the man was walking home along Occupational Lane at Anderby Creek, near Mablethorpe when he was set upon by four men.

The men who were all wearing hooded tops grabbed the victim from behind, threatened him and stole money.

The man tried to run but one of the gang pulled out a knife leaving him with the inch cut to his arm.

Police have appealed for anyone who witnessed the incident to come forward.