Two men mugged a 31-year-old Madison man on the 500 block of West Washington Avenue early Saturday morning.
According to the police incident report, the victim was walking when two men approached him on the street. The victim told police the two suspects began talking to him, then knocked him down and punched him several times.
The victim's cell phone and wallet were stolen, police said.
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The victim was taken to a local hospital and treated for his injuries, Madison Police Department spokesperson Joel DeSpain said.
Police said the suspects were described as being between 20 and 30 years old and around 5'10"". At the time of the incident the suspects were said to be wearing baggy clothes and ball caps.
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