Two teenagers assaulted during attempted robbery in Wokingham

The incident happened on New Year's Eve

Author: Grace McGachyPublished 4th Jan 2021

Two teenagers have been assaulted during an attempted robbery in Wokingham.

The victims were at the park Latimer Road on New Year's Eve at around 8:30pm when a man demanded they hand over their phones.

When the boys refused he punched one of them in the back of the head.

He then chased after the second victim and also punched him several times causing a cut below his eye.

The man then left the scene in the direction of the pavilion towards Latimer Road.

Nothing was stolen and the victims did not need hospital treatment.

Thames Valley Police are now appealing for witnesses.

The offender is described as:

A white man

Around 19 years old

Around 5ft 11in tall.

He had a slit in his right eyebrow

Short black hair

He was wearing all black at the time.

Investigating officer PC Akram Wasim, based at Loddon Valley police station said:

“I am appealing for anyone who may have witnessed this incident, or saw a man matching the description provided to get in touch.

“You can make a report online or by calling 101 and quoting reference 43210000457.

“Alternatively, if you wish to remain 100% anonymous you can call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”