A GROUP of school friends have been robbed by three older youths.

The five friends, aged 14 and 15, had a mobile phone, a camera and a video camera stolen in Woodcock Woods, Flatts Lane, Normanby, near Middlesbrough.

The boy whose phone and camera were stolen was punched in the face by one of three robbers, all thought to be aged about 20 and riding mountain bikes.

One was wearing a red England shirt, another a beanie hat, the third a black coat. Anyone with information about the robbery, which happened at 3.30pm on Monday, is asked to call (01642) 302626.