A GANG of thugs targeted a victim twice in one day, police have revealed.

Two victims were approached by two men on Monday, February 13 at the junction of Headington Drive and Crutchley Road in Wokingham between 6:05pm and 6:20pm.

Although the victims were not injured, they were involved in an altercation with the offenders, with the first described as white, short and tubby, wearing a ‘Nike’ hoody with white writing and black trousers. The second man was wearing a ‘NICEE’ reflective jacket and black jeans.

A short time later, one of the victims from the previous incident was approached by a group of five in Wiltshire Road and assaulted, suffering from minor injuries.

Two of the offenders were seen wearing a black Nike tracksuit, and ‘True Religion’ navy jeans, while the rest of the gang were wearing hooded jackets and balaclavas.

A spokesman for Thames Valley Police said: “Did anyone see the altercation on the street on Monday, February 13 at the Junction of Headington Drive and Crutchley Road where two victims were approached by two unknown men and an altercation occurred.

“A related incident occurred a short time later on Wiltshire Road, Wokingham, involving one of the original victims. During this incident the aggrieved was approached by a group of approximately five unknown persons and was assaulted causing slight injuries.”

Anyone with information should call 101.