ESSEX Police are appealing for witnesses following a robbery in Harlow earlier this week. 

Officers were called to Velizy Avenue at around 11am on Monday, 4 September following reports of a boy being robbed and assaulted. 

The victim was approached by a group of boys, who stole his phone before assaulting him. 

Enquiries remain ongoing and no arrests have been made at this stage. 

A police spokesperson said: “We are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed anything in the area or have any further information to contact us. 

You can let us know by submitting a report on our website or by using our online Live Chat service available Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays) between 10am-9pm.

Visit www.essex.police.uk/digital101 to find out more about our website reporting services.

“Alternatively you can call us on 101.

In an emergency always call 999.

If you would like to make an anonymous report you can contact independent charity @CrimestoppersUK, by visiting their website or by calling 0800 555 111.

“Please quote incident 501 of 4 September when providing any information to make sure it gets to the right person as quickly as possible”.