Man beaten up and robbed while pitching tent in South Yorkshire

A man was beaten up and robbed while pitching a tent at a South Yorkshire lake.
Police probe into robbery underwayPolice probe into robbery underway
Police probe into robbery underway

The 39-year-old was pitching a tent at Manvers Lake, Wath-Upon-Dearne, Rotherham, when he was approached by three men, who punched him in his face and body before stealing two JD Sports bags containing his belongings.

The men were white, of an average build and all wore tracksuits.

Witnesses to the incident at 3pm on Tuesday should call South Yorkshire Police on 101.