Vicious attack and robbery on celebrating 17-year-old (From Thurrock Gazette)

Vicious attack and robbery on celebrating 17-year-old

5:25pm Wednesday 2nd January 2008

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A SCHOOLBOY was punched in the face and robbed as he walked home from a New Year's Eve celebration.

The 17-year-old boy was returning from a night out and was walking along Hathaway Road, Grays when he was approached by a gang of three thugs.

Without warning one of them punched the victim in the face and said "what you got?"

When the boy tried to walk away from his attackers a second man punched and demanded he hand over any valuables.

The victim handed over his Motorola mobile phone and £20 cash and his attackers ran off in the direction of Lenthall Avenue.

Bill Stock of Thurrock police said: "This was a vicious street robbery and was terrifying for the young victim.

"We want to catch the people responsible and would urge anyone with information to contact us immediately."

The robber who struck the first blow is described as white, aged 19 to 20, of stocky build with cropped hair and wore a tracksuit.

His accomplice, who also struck one of the blows, is described as Afro Carribean, aged 19 to 20, 5ft 10ins tall, of medium build with a shaved head. He is described as being smartly dressed and wore jeans and a jumper.

Witnesses to the robbery, which happened just before 2am on Tuesday, January 1, are asked to contact police at Grays on 01375 391212 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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