Teenage boy assaulted by group who stole his bag and made off on bus in West Bromwich

A teenage boy was assaulted by a group of people who stole his bag and made off on a bus in West Bromwich.

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The attack happened at the New Square Shopping Centre yesterday.

Police are now investigating and have urged witnesses to come forward.

A spokesman for West Midlands Police said: "We were called to New Square, West Bromwich on Wednesday after a teenage boy was robbed.

"Four unknown people assaulted the boy and stole his bag before making off on the Number 5 bus.

"We are now investigating and anyone who saw anything can contact us on live chat or via 101 quoting crime number 20/870965/23."