A BOY was punched in the face and robbed of his phone in a street attack last night.

A juvenile has been arrested by Darlington police in connection with the attack, which happened at about 7.30pm outside the town's Job Centre in Bondgate.

Inspector Mark Hall said: "The youth was approached and punched in the face. The allegation is that his mobile phone was taken.

"A juvenile has been arrested in relation to the incident and is currently in custody and is assisting police with enquiries."