A WOMEN had her phone stolen during an assault in Musselburgh last Friday.

The 21-year-old woman was walking opposite the Qwik Lube garage on Newbigging at about 6.30pm when she was approached by a group of men and women.

They punched her in the face and body before stealing her mobile phone.

The victim sustained injuries to her face and was badly shaken. 

Police are appealing for witnesses to come forward.

Anyone with information should contact police on 101, quoting reference number 1355 of May 21, 2018.