Bournemouth boy attacked in attempted robbery in Winton

A young boy was attacked in Bournemouth as the offender tried to steal his mobile phone.

Police are appealing for witnesses after a 13-year-old boy from Bournemouth was punched several times near the Winton Recreation Ground on Maxwell Road at around 9pm on Friday February 22.

A Bournemouth boy was attacked as a man tried to steal his mobile phone

The victim was approached by an unknown man who demanded he hand over his mobile phone. The boy was punched several times, causing a bloody nose and a black eye.

The offender made off empty handed.

Police Constable Gemma Wells of Bournemouth Police said: "This was an unprovoked attack on a young boy who has suffered some nasty injuries.

"This has obviously been a rather traumatic experience for him.

"The offender is described as a white man, aged around 20, approximately five feet nine inches tall and with light brown skin.

"He was wearing a dark coloured body warmer with a grey hood attached."

Witnesses and anyone with information should contact Dorset Police on 101, quoting incident number 22:458.