The authorities have launched an appeal for witnesses following a violent robbery in Esch-sur-Alzette on Saturday night.

According to the police, a passer-by fell victim to a violent robbery at around 2 am on 24 November on Avenue de la Gare.

The perpetrator snatched his phone before knocking him down and fleeing towards rue Ferdinand Nothomb.

The police are now looking for witnesses to the incident, particularly anyone who may have been around to help the victim of the theft.

Officers from the Esch-sur-Alzette police station are taking statements by telephone (+352 244 50 1000) or by email (Police.ESCH@police.etat.lu).