Man attacked and robbed of £35k watch on night out

CCTV images have been released of two men police want to speak to in connection with the robbery

A man was attacked and robbed of his watch, said to be worth £35,000, during a night out in Newcastle.

It happened on 15 October at 01:45 BST, at the Market Shaker bar in the city's Cloth Market.

Two people are reported to have approached the victim, before putting him into a headlock and taking the timepiece from his arm, Northumbria Police said.

CCTV images have been released of two men police want to speak to in connection with what happened.

Details of the attack have just been released.

The victim, who suffered a cut to the back of his head and other facial injuries, was taken to hospital.

Both of the men police want to speak to were in the area at the time, and officers believe they may be able to help with the investigation.

Anyone who knows who they are should contact Northumbria Police.