POLICE are hunting two youths who punched a teenager before mugging him under a bridge.

The attack happened at about 6.30pm on Friday, when the 15-year-old was passing under the flyover bridge on Walkworth Road, Billingham, Teesside, outside the King's Arms pub.

He was approached by two youths, who punched him in the stomach and pushed him to the ground. They stole £15, before running off towards Wolviston. The first is aged between 15 and 18, 5ft 8ins, of medium build and with short, dark brown hair that was gelled down. He has a spotty face, was clean shaven, and wore a dark blue anorak and white track- suit bottoms. His accomplice is about the same age, 5ft 8in to 5ft 10in, slim, and was wearing a black Adidas tracksuit.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Billingham police on (01642) 326326.