As he walked along the alleyway at around 8.30pm on Wednesday 18 May he was approached by two males walking in his direction. As they walked past the victim was nudged by one of the males. The victim turned around and he was then punched to the face. He fell to the floor.

A Telford Police spokeswoman said: “The punch to the face caused one of the victim’s veneer teeth to fall out. And as he fell to the ground as a result of the punch, he strained his knee.

“Following the assault the offenders ran off in the direction of School Road.

“Police are investigating and want to hear from anyone with information about the matter.”

One offender is described as 6ft tall, wearing a blue Fila top, dark jogging bottoms and a flat peaked cap. The other offender is described as 6ft 2ins tall wearing a black Adidas hooded top and dark jogging bottoms.

Anyone with information should contact Telford Police on 0300 333 3000 or the anonymous Crimestoppers line on 0800 555111.