A TEENAGE boy was punched and robbed as he walked home from school in Redditch.

The attack happened at about 3.30pm on Friday, October 3, in the subway off Grove Street.

The youngster was approached by a man who pushed him up against a wall and punched him before stealing his mobile phone.

The mugger was Asian, aged about 18-20, of medium build and about 5ft 8ins tall.

He had spikey gelled hair and was wearing a white thick knitted jumper, white trousers and white shoes.

The lad suffered bruising and was very shaken by the incident.

Anyone with information is asked to call the police on 08457 444 888 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.