Teenage boy left with bruising to his face after being mugged in Northampton

A 15-year-old boy was robbed of his mobile phone while walking in Northampton on Saturday, December 17.
By The Newsroom
Published 19th Dec 2016, 12:21 BST
Updated 29th Dec 2016, 15:01 BST

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Northamptonshire Police are appealing for witnesses following the incident at about 8.50pm.

A spokesman said: “A 15-year-old boy was walking towards Weston Favell along the footpath parallel with Lumbertubs Way when he was assaulted by three teenage boys who made off with his iPhone 5.

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“The victim suffered bruising to his face, shoulder and head and a swollen lip.

“The offenders were all white and aged about 15. The first was around 5ft 8in with a slim build and short brown hair. He was wearing a black Adidas tracksuit with white stripes. The second was about 5ft 9in and wore a grey, waist-length zip-up jacket and was carrying an Adidas bag. The third was around 5ft 7in with a slim build and was wearing a black Adidas tracksuit with white stripes,” he added.

Witnesses or anyone with information can contact police on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 111 555.

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