Teenager stabbed during knife-point robbery

The 16-year-old boy was approached by two men, believed to be in their late teens or early 20s, at 10.10pm while walking through the park.

Both men had knives and one of them held his against the victim's throat and forced him to lie on the ground.

They then stole his mobile phone '” but before running off with it, they stabbed him through one of his hands.

It is not sure which direction they ran off in. They are described as white and were wearing dark hoodie tops with the hoods up. One of them had stubble.

The victim needed hospital treatment.

Detective Constable Sue Smith, who is investigating the incident, said: "This was a serious attack.

"Not only was this a traumatic incident for the victim, in terms of being threatened with a knife and having his property taken, but the level of violence was severe, especially considering the mobile phone had already been taken prior to the stabbing. It is imperative we identify these suspects as soon as possible.

"I would urge anyone who witnessed this, or saw any suspicious activity around the park area, to contact the police."

If anyone has been, or is offered a second hand mobile phone or SIM card over the next few days which they feel might be connected, please contact police on 0845 60 70 999 on extension 81529. Any information can also be given anonymously to the police via Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.