Two teenagers robbed and assaulted in Telford
Police are appealing for information after two teenagers were assaulted and robbed near to a Telford subway last night.
The pair aged 16 and 17 were walking along Holyhead Road, on the subway near to Bennetts Bank at around 7.50pm when the incident occurred.
The two teenage boys were approached by two unknown older teenagers. One of them punched the 16 year-old while the other pushed the 17 year-old to the ground.
The 16 year-old managed to escape and ran off but the 17 year-old was held to the ground. Offenders asked him for his personal possessions and stole his Blackberry curve mobile phone, which had fallen out of his pocket during the struggle.
A knife, believed to have a four inch blade, was produced and offenders asked the victim for his trainers. He refused and was punched and kicked further.
Offenders then made off towards Arleston.
The 17 year-old suffered cuts, bruises and swelling to his face.
Police are investigating the matter and have urged anyone with information to come forward.
A Telford Police spokeswoman said: "We want to hear from anyone who saw either the victims or the suspects prior, during or after the incident.
"We also want to hear from anyone who may have been offered a Blackberry curve mobile phone for sale since the robbery occurred.
"If you have any information that could help police with their investigation, then please come forward."
The offenders are described as aged 18 to 19 years-old. One suspect had black hair and was wearing a black jacket with a red hooded top underneath. The hood was covering his head. The second suspect is described as being of stocky build and was wearing a grey jumper, with the detail of black lines going from the shoulders.
Anyone with information should contact Telford Police on 0300 333 3000 or the anonymous Crimestoppers line on 0800 555111.
