Teenage boy suffers bruising and swelling in eye after being assaulted during robbery in Southampton

By Sophie Lewis
Published 10th Jul 2023, 18:07 BST
Updated 10th Jul 2023, 18:07 BST
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A teenage boy has suffered swelling and bruising to his face after being assaulted during a robbery.

Officers are appealing for information after a teenager was assaulted during a robbery in Southampton.

At some time between 7pm and and 7.30pm on Saturday, 8 July, the victim, a 17-year-old boy, was walking along High Road, near to the junction with Fleming Road.

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He was punched, causing him to fall to the ground where he was further assaulted.

Police are appealing for information regarding an assault of a teenage boy in Southampton.Police are appealing for information regarding an assault of a teenage boy in Southampton.
Police are appealing for information regarding an assault of a teenage boy in Southampton.

After the assault the he noticed that his mobile phone had been stolen.

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The victim suffered swelling and bruising to both eyes, as well as a cut below his eye which requires stitches.

PC Morgan Winstanley, said: ‘We believe a member of the community disturbed the offenders causing them to flee the scene. If you are this person, or if you witnessed this incident, please contact us as soon as possible.

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‘We believe more than one offender was involved in this incident. Anyone with any information about who may be responsible is asked to contact us as soon as possible.’

If you have any information about the assault or have any dashcam footage of what happened, contact the police on 101 quoting 44230274861.