[07 DEC 00] CRIMES, FIRES & ACCIDENTS
Boy Aged Ten Attacked By Men

Police are still hunting for two men who attacked a ten-year-old Coventry boy, punching and robbing him in a city street.

They have appealed for any witnesses to come forward after failing to make a breakthrough in the attack since it was carried out on 26 November between 4pm and 4.15pm.

The attack took place in Jardine Crescent. Tile Hill, when the boy was approached by the men. The saw that he had a mobile phone and offered to sell him credits for it.

When he refused they punched him, forcing him to the ground.

One of the men then grabbed the silver and black Vodafone worth £50 and ran off.

The attackers were both Asian, medium build, 5ft 8ins and they were both aged about 18.

One had short black hair brushed forward and a brown jacket.

Anyone who saw the incident should call police on 024 7653 9010.