A MUGGING victim was repeatedly punched in the face by a well-built teenager who asked him for a light.

Police are appealing for witnesses after the man was robbed of his phone and cigarette lighter in the early hours of this morning in Cleckheaton.

The 24-year-old victim was walking along Fox Street shortly after 1am when he was approached by two young men.

After requesting a lighter, one of the men grabbed the victim and forcibly searched him, before repeatedly punching him to the face and head.

The young man who asked for the lighter is described as 17 to 18 years old, of large build, under 5ft 11 tall, with short brown/ginger hair.

The other is described as being of a similar age, slimmer and taller than his accomplice, with blond hair.

Anyone who witnessed the robbery, or saw two males matching the suspects' descriptions in the area round the time of this offence, are asked to call Kirklees District CID via 101.