Attempted robbery in Broadway, Wellingborough

Witnesses are being sought after a teenage boy was threatened during an attempted robbery in Broadway, Wellingborough.

Between 1pm and 1.30pm on Friday, November 17, the boy was approached and assaulted by two teenage boys before they demanded his bag. They continued to threaten the victim as they attempted to steal his bag but fled empty-handed on a black e-scooter along Swanspool Road.

The offenders are both described as white and in their mid-teens, wearing a black puffer-style jacket, black tracksuit bottoms and balaclavas. One had a small black bag.

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

Please quote incident number 23000712063 when providing any information to make sure it gets to the right person as quickly as possible.