Teenage boy's phone stolen as he was threatened and assaulted with bike helmets in Northampton car park

The incident happened in Ryeland Road car park, Duston, on Wednesday December 17 between 6.30pm and 7.10pm.

Police say a teenage boy was approached by two unknown males who threatened and assaulted him with bike helmets before stealing his mobile phone.

A Northamptonshire Police spokeswoman said: “Both offenders are described as white boys aged about 17 years old and wearing balaclavas. One was wearing a dark puffer coat and carrying a motocross helmet, while the other wore a grey Canada Goose coat. He was carrying a bike helmet and had a backpack on.”

Officers investigating this incident would like to hear from anyone who saw what happened, who may have dash-cam or CCTV footage of the incident or who can identify the offenders.

Witnesses to this incident or anyone with information are asked to call Northamptonshire Police on 101 or alternatively call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111, quoting incident number: 25000736830.

Information can also be submitted online at www.northants.police.uk/RO and Giving information | Crimestoppers.