A man was knocked unconscious during what Tasmania Police described as a "savage attack".
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The 25-year-old was in Launceston's Brisbane Street Mall when he was approached by a group of five youths about 1.45am Sunday.
One male and four females allegedly assaulted the man in a "sustained savage attack", police say.
The man was left unconscious for a short amount of time.
His mobile phone and wallet were stolen.
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Police would like to reassure the public that this appears to be an isolated incident and the people are known to each other.
Launceston police attended the scene and investigations are ongoing.
Police are calling for information on the youths' location.
If anyone witnessed the incident or has information that may assist, Tasmania Police urge them to phone 131 444.
Information can also be provided anonymously by calling Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or online at crimestopperstas.com.au.
The youths are described as:
Suspect one - male, skinny build, aged 14-17, Caucasian, about 170-175cm, wearing a black baseball style hat, white baggy short sleeved t-shirt, black shorts, black sand shoes and a red fanny pack strapped across his chest.
Suspect two - female, skinny build, aged 14-17, Caucasion, about 170-175cm, long dark hair in a pony tail, black long-sleeved jacket, black lycra sports pants, white Adidas sand shoes, carrying a black back pack with purple pockets on the side.
Suspect three - female, large build, aged 14-17, Caucasion, about 170-175cm, long dark hair, pink/peach coloured t-shirt, carrying a purple jacket, black track pants with a wide white stripe down the outside, white sand shoes.
Suspect four - female, slim build aged 14-17, Caucasion, about 170-175cm, long sandy blonde hair, red long sleeved shirt, black track pants with a white stripe down the outside of each leg, wearing black sand shoes and carrying a black back pack.
Suspect five - female, medium build, aged 14-17, Caucasion, about 170-175cm, long blonde hair, wearing a light pink sports singlet, black jacket tied around her waist, long black lycra pants, black and white sand shoes.
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