Teen gang demand boy hands over his coat in Wellingborough street attack

Police officers are appealing for witnesses after the attempted robbery next to Waendel Leisure Centre in Thomas Street, Wellingborough.

The incident happened on Tuesday, February 4, when the boy was approached by a group of five unknown males but the attack was foiled by two passers-by.

A spokeswoman for Northants Police said: “The incident happened on Tuesday, February 4, between 1pm and 1.10pm, when the boy was approached by a group of five unknown males between the ages of 12 to 17, who pinned him against a wall and demanded he hand over his coat.

“However, the group of suspects were then challenged by two people leaving the leisure centre and the victim managed to get away.

“The main offender is described as a black male, about 5ft 9in, of a skinny build, and wearing a black coat with a black hooded top underneath and black jogging bottoms.

“Witnesses or anyone with information should call Northamptonshire Police on 101.

“Please quote incident number 25000073268 when passing on any information to make sure it gets to the right person as quickly as possible.”