9:12am Tuesday 9th March 2010
A GANG of yobs wrestled a teenager to the ground and punched and kicked him in a “cowardly and nasty” street robbery.
Police have sent out a plea to track down the group of youths who targeted their victim and stole his money, mobile phone and gold ring.
The robbery happened at about 8.50pm on Saturday, opposite the Minster Veterinary Practice in Salisbury Road, in the Leeman Road area of York, when the gang of eight to ten people approached the 17-year-old.
One member of the group punched him while two others tackled him and threw him to the pavement, before kicking and punching his head and body.
After stealing the ring, cash and phone, they went off towards Water Lane. The teenager who was attacked suffered cuts and bruises.
Detective Sergeant Clive Rich of York CID said: “The attack on the young victim was cowardly and nasty.
“Although the victim’s injuries were not serious, the incident has left him shaken and upset.
“We are determined to bring the attackers to justice and appeal for anybody who was in the area at the time to contact police.”
Anybody who witnessed the robbery or saw a group of youths in the Salisbury Road or Water End area on Saturday evening should phone Det Sgt Rich or Detective Constable Sarah Bullock at York CID on 0845 6060 247 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.
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