Police are investigating two separate robberies near a Newcastle university campus overnight.
\nAbout 5.40pm yesterday (Sunday 10 November 2019), a 22-year-old man was walking across a pedestrian footbridge over the Newcastle Inner City Bypass towards Michael Street, Jesmond.
\nPolice have been told he was knocked to the ground by an unknown male and assaulted, before the man stole his iPhone and bag and fled the scene towards William Street.
\nThe 22-year-old was assisted by a member of the public who contacted police.
\nPolice would like to speak to man who may be able to assist with inquiries. He is described as being of Caucasian in appearance, approximately 18-years-old, between 165-170cm tall, with a solid build and short black hair.
\nAbout 1am today (Monday 11 November 2019), a 25-year-old man was walking towards Warabrook Train Station when he was approached by a group of four males and two females.
\nPolice have been told one of the men threatened him with a knife and demanded cash and cigarettes.
\nHe handed over a sum of cash before the group fled in a westerly direction.
\nOfficers from Newcastle City Police District have commenced investigations into both incidents.
\nPolice do not believe they are linked at this time.
\nAnyone who may have noticed unusual activity in the area between 5.30pm yesterday and 2am today, or who may have dashcam or CCTV footage is urged to contact police.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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