Teenager Attacked & Robbed In Market Harborough
Written by HFM News on 9th May 2022
Police are appealing for information and witnesses after a teenage boy was attacked and robbed in Market Harborough.
The 14-year-old was punched in the head and had his phone, bag and watch stolen by two other teenage boys, who were wearing balaclavas.
It happened in fields behind Harborough Leisure Centre, at the back of Rainsborough Gardens, at around 1.20pm on Saturday.
The phone was later found discarded in Bishop Close.
A spokesperson for Leicestershire Police told Hfm: “Officers are carrying out further enquiries after a teenage boy was robbed in some fields behind Market Harborough Leisure Centre in Northampton Road on Saturday afternoon (7 May).
“The incident which was reported just after 3pm is believed to have taken place around 1.20pm that afternoon.
“Two people approached the victim, assaulted him before stealing a bag and a watch. The victim sustained minor injuries.”
Anyone who witnessed the incident or has any information which may assist officers is asked to contact 101, quoting 401 of 7 May.
