Arrests made following report of robbery in Andover

We are investigating after receiving a report of a robbery in an Andover park.

It was reported that a 16-year-old boy was assaulted by a group of males in the park between Topaz Drive and King George Road, just after 6pm on Thursday 13 February.

The victim’s bag was stolen. He sustained a cut lip and bruising.

A 16-year-old boy and a 14-year-old boy, both from Basingstoke, and a 14-year-old boy from Tadley, have been arrested on suspicion of robbery.

They are currently in police custody.

Enquiries into the circumstances of what took place are ongoing.

We would like to hear from anyone with information on this incident.

Were you in this area at the time? Did you see what happened?

Anyone with information should call police on 101, quoting the crime reference number 44200056521.

Alternatively, people can call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111, where information can be left anonymously.