Portsmouth teens arrested on suspicion of robbery after man assaulted by gang in Buckland

A 33-year-old man suffered minor injuries to knee, wrist and thumb after he was approached by a group of boys who assaulted him on George Street on Tuesday before taking his keys and running off in the direction of the Mermaid pub in Buckland.

Police arrested a 13-year-old and 17-year-old from Portsmouth on suspicion of robbery. The pair have been released on police bail as the investigation continues.

Officers are now appealing for witnesses, dash cam footage and CCTV footage from the incident, which happened between 3.12pm and 3.45pm.

‘The group took the 33-year-old’s keys before running off in the direction of the Mermaid pub or Shearer Road.

‘The victim sustained a minor injuries to his knee, wrist and thumb during the assault.

‘One of the males is described as being white, aged between 16 to 24 years-old, 5ft 9ins tall and of skinny build. He was wearing a grey hoodie with blue stripes down the sleeves.

‘The rest of the group were described as wearing dark tracksuits with hoods up and possibly bandanas.

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‘Two boys aged 13 and 17, both from Portsmouth, have been arrested on suspicion of robbery.‘They have been questioned by officers and released on police bail, with conditions, while our enquiries continue.

‘Were you in the area around the time of this incident? Did you witness anything? Perhaps you were driving in the area at the time and have dash-cam footage?

‘Do you have any private CCTV that may have captured something?’

Anyone with information should call 101, quoting 44210030375, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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