Boy robbed and attacked by gang of teens in Northampton

A 13-year-old boy was robbed during daylight hours in Northampton after a gang of teenagers demanded money before assaulting him.
The Drapery.The Drapery.
The Drapery.

The young teen was in the Drapery just after 3.30pm on Sunday, July 23, when he was approached by a group of teenagers, two on bikes, who demanded money.

The boy managed to get away for a short distance but was then kicked and punched.

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A spokeswoman for Northamptonshire Police said: "One of the offenders is described as a tall, slim, black boy, around 13 years old, with short braided black hair and wearing a grey hooded tracksuit.

"Another was also a tall, slim, 13-year-old black boy with short black hair wearing a t-shirt and black shoes, another a 13-year-old [white] boy wearing a blue Adidas hooded top and trousers and another an Asian boy wearing a red tracksuit."

Anyone who has information should contact police on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.