Boy, 14, threatened, punched and robbed while playing football in town centre

A 14-year-old boy has been punched and robbed of his jacket after being approached by a group of people in Fareham town centre, police said.

The teenager was playing football with two others in West Street when they were approached by three people.

The group demanded the teenagers hand over their bag and a jacket but they refused.

One of the teenagers, aged 14, then became separated from his friends.

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He was allegedly threatened and then punched before having his jacket stolen.

The incident took place at around 7.15pm on March 31.

Now police have released CCTV footage of two men and a woman as part of their investigation.

A Hampshire Constabulary spokesperson said: "Do you recognise these three people?

"We want to identify them as part of a robbery investigation in Fareham.

"If you know the people pictured, please call police on 101 quoting 44240136170. You can also submit information to us online here: https://www.hampshire.police.uk/tua/tell-us-about/cor/tell-us-about-existing-case-report/

"Alternatively, you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers 100% anonymously on 0800 555 111, or via their anonymous online form at crimestoppers-uk.org"