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14-year-old boy robbed in Leicester

Posted on 02/01/12

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Officers from Spinney Hill local policing unit are appealing for witnesses to come forward after a 14-year-old boy was robbed in Kichener Road.

The incident happened at about 4.15pm on Thursday December 1, when he was approached by a group of eight youths from behind near to the junction with Gough Road.

The victim was threatened, forced to the ground and kicked and punched.

All eight youths then walked away along Gough Road with the victims Apple iPhone.

The victim was not injured during the incident.

All eight youths were described as being aged between 15 and 17-years-old, about 56 tall, wearing dark clothing and scarves over their faces.

Three of the youths have been described as being black and five of them as being white.

Detective Constable Denise Pritchard, the investigating officer, said: The young victim was very scared following the robbery and I am keen to speak anyone who knows those responsible.

We have carried out house to house in the area but it may be that you werent in at the time. If you live in the area or were there visiting you may remember seeing something that could help us. Do you remember seeing the robbery or the people responsible? Do you know who they are or where they went to following the incident? If so please call us.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact DC 4046 Denise Pritchard by dialing 101. Follow the instructions to leave a message for a police officer, and when prompted key in the officers identification number 4046. Alternatively, you may contact Crimestoppers, which is free* and anonymous, on 0800 555 111.

* Please note, some mobile phone networks may charge for this call

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