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Appeal after teenager is robbed and punched in alleyway in Carlton

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Police are appealing for witnesses and information after a 16-year-old male was allegedly punched and robbed in an alleyway in Carlton.

It happened at around 2:20pm on Tuesday (May 30)

The alleyway links the recreation ground with Cranthorne Drive.

A spokesman for Nottinghamshire Police said: “The victim was walking from the park with a friend when a man has approached them and punched him in the face before demanding his mobile phone. The boy suffered minor injuries.”

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Cranthorne-Drive
ATTACK: Cranthorne Drive

The offender is described as a boy who is black, about 5ft 11ins tall and of slim build. He is believed to have distinctive dark spots under his eyes. He was wearing a black jacket with a face covering.

Anyone with information about this incident is urged to call Nottinghamshire Police on 101, quoting incident number 498 of 30 May 2017 or alternatively call Crimestoppers anonymously and in confidence on 0800 555 111.

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  1. i hope they find this despicable man, to do this in broad daylight tells us he is not bothered, this is why laws have to change and culprits for a crime such as this should get 10 years without parole. I do hope the boy is ok. best wishes to the boy. Elaine.x

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