Boy, 15, arrested after woman robbed and thrown to the ground in Kettering park

A 15-year-old boy was arrested after a woman was robbed in Kettering’s Meadow Road park.

Today (November 13) police launched an appeal for information after the incident, which took place at about 7.15am on Friday, October 27.

The victim was approached by a male who demanded she hand over property before taking a cigarette from her.

He then threw her to the ground and made off, police said.

The boy who was arrested has been released on bail pending further enquiries.

A Northamptonshire Police spokesman said: “Witnesses or anyone with information about this incident should call Northamptonshire Police on 101.

“Please use reference number 23000666346 when passing on any information to make sure it gets to the right person as quickly as possible.”