Girl, 15, arrested after victim beaten and robbed in brutal mugging by gang in Northampton's town centre

Police arrested a 15-year-old girl in connection with a brutal mugging in Northampton town centre on Saturday.

A 27-year-old male was also arrested following the attack on a 34-year-old man in Market Square between 5pm and 6pm, just as shops were closing. Both have been released on police bail pending further enquiries.

Officers revealed the victim was approached by a gang of four people, including a teenage girl and a male wearing a surgical mask.

He was punched in the face and knocked to the ground before having his mobile phone and cash taken, then beaten again — suffering a facial injury — after asking the gang for his phone back in nearby Abington Street.

A Northamptonshire Police spokesman said: "We believe both Market Square and Abington Street may have been busy at the time of this incident with many people taking advantage of the warm weather.

"We would like to hear from anyone who was in the area and may have witnessed this assault.

"The first offender is a white man, in his late 20s, 5ft 7in tall and of a slim build. He had black hair and a black beard and was wearing a baseball cap and black clothing.

"The second was a white girl, aged about 15, 5ft 5in, of a slim build with medium length blonde hair. She was wearing a denim jacket, red top and black trousers.

"Two other offenders were both white males of slim build. One was about 5ft 10in with possibly ginger hair. He was wearing a black jacket with the hood up and dark trousers.

"The other was 5ft 6in tall with blond hair. He was wearing dark clothing and a surgical face mask.

"If anyone witnessed this incident or may have is asked to call Northamptonshire Police on 101 quoting reference number 20000396891. Or alternatively, if you wish to stay anonymous, call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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