A teenage boy was injured during an attempted robbery in Colchester, prompting police to seek witnesses and information about the incident.
Colchester: A teenage boy was attacked during an attempted robbery. This happened on Tuesday, January 21, on Canterbury Road after he and a friend left a nearby location.
A group of four boys chased him. They had been sitting at a blue metal shelter. They tried to grab the boy’s bag but ran away empty-handed.
The boy ended up with several cuts on his face. The attackers were dressed in all black. One was wearing a blue puffer jacket and had a freshly shaven head, standing about 5ft 8ins tall.
Essex Police are asking for help. They want anyone with information, CCTV, or dash cam footage to come forward. You can report it on their website or use their 24/7 Live Chat service.
For emergencies, always call 999. If you want to report anonymously, contact Crimestoppers at 0800 555 111. Please mention crime reference 42/10001/25 to help them track the information quickly.
