A man was assaulted with a bat during a robbery Friday night in Riverhead, police say.

The incident happened around 9 p.m. near Railroad Avenue between Griffing and Roanoke avenues.

Police say the victim was walking home when he was approached by three men, one who hit him in the face with a metal baseball bat.

News 12 is told that victim's wallet was stolen and the suspects fled.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Riverhead Police Department at 631-727-4500.