Man robbed behind Lexington Speedway

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ)- A man was taken to the hospital Wednesday evening in Lexington after a group robbed him behind a Speedway, according to police.

Officers say it happened at 6:05 p.m. behind the Speedway at 1281 East New Circle Road.

Several people assailed a man and forcibly removed some of his personal property, including his wallet, then drove off in a car.

The victim told police the suspects were armed with what looked like guns.

The man was taken to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

Police continue to investigate.