Robbery attacks on boys

Two 16-year-old boys were victims of separate attacks by robbers in Cannock on the same day.

One kept his bike but the other lost his Ipod. Cannock Neighbourhood Policing Unit (NPU) want help finding the attackers.

At 3pm on Thursday a boy was in Hemlock Way, Hawks Green, as four youths demanded his bike. They left without it but the boy had injuries to his body and face. One was about 17, from the Cannock area and had blonde hair. The others were about 12 with dark hair.

At 8pm a boy in Hednesford Road was punched in the face by two others who took his ipod. Both had dark hooded tops and scarves.

Sgt Gordon Price said: "These are rare incidents and are in isolation." Call Sgt Price on: 08453 302010 and quote number: CA/041080/07 for the Hemlock Way incident and number: CA/041179/07 for the Hednesford Road attack. Alternatively call Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555111.