Robbery with violence, Stretton

Police are investigating following the robbery and assault of a 16-year-old boy who was walking with two friends in Stretton this afternoon.

Just after 1pm, the trio were walking along Gowan Road when a vehicle stopped alongside them.

Four men exited the vehicle and assaulted the boy before stealing his backpack, wallet, mobile phone and watch and then left in the same vehicle.

The boy reported the incident to police a short time later and described the men as being 18-25 years old, of a medium to solid build and Caucasian.

During the incident, the boy received a laceration below his eye and bruising which required medical treatment.

Police investigations are continuing.

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