POLICE have launched an investigation after a 14-year-old boy was robbed in the middle of a Paisley street.
The teenager was robbed by three young men, who assaulted him and stole his mobile, on High Street near the Cenotaph on Sunday June, 6 between 8.30pm and 8.40pm.
The boy did not require medical treatment, and one of the perpetrators ran off, while the other two cycled away from the scene.
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Police Scotland said: "One youth was wearing a black hat, black and white tracksuit top and red joggers. One youth was wearing a grey hooded jumper, black joggers and black trainers. One youth was wearing a black and white hooded top, black joggers and black trainers."
It is believed that there were several people in the area at the time of the incident, and that footage was taken of the incident on mobile phones.
Detective Constable Stuart Crawford said: “We know there were people who saw and heard what happened to the young boy. We are also aware that the incident and aftermath was filmed.
"This footage is vital to our enquiries and I would appeal to those who have mobile phone footage to please pass it on to us. Those images will greatly assist our enquiries and help us identify those responsible for the attack on a 14-year-old boy.”
Anyone with information is asked to call Police Scotland via 101, quoting incident number 0056 of 6 June, 2021. Alternatively, call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 where information can be given anonymously.
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