Two teenagers have been charged after a boy was punched repeatedly and told to “get naked” in Roehampton.
Two boys, aged 15 and 13, were arrested on Monday and are due to appear at Wimbledon Youth Court today charged with robbery.
It comes after police were called to Wanborough Drive at around 7pm on Sunday to the assault of a teenage boy.
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It had been reported to police that the group who assaulted him stole his jacket as well as other personal possessions.
The boy’s father told Newsquest south London that he is "baring up but I know he’s scared".
The police investigation remains ongoing.
Anyone with information about the incident is asked to call police on 101 quoting CAD 6210/27Feb.
A Wandsworth Police spokesperson said: “[A] aged 15 and [B] aged 13 were arrested on Monday, 28 February and are due to appear at Wimbledon Youth Court on Wednesday, 2 March charged with robbery.
“Police were called at 19:00hrs on Sunday, 27 February to Wanborough Drive, Roehampton.
“It was reported a teenage boy had been assaulted by a group of people who stole his jacket as well as other personal possessions.
“The investigation remains ongoing.
“Anyone with information about the incident is asked to call police on 101 quoting CAD 6210/27Feb.
“To remain anonymous contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
“We’re aware of a video circulating in relation to this incident.
“Members of the public and media are reminded that court proceedings are now active and to be mindful of sharing material and information that could be deemed prejudicial.”
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