Police appeal after robbery in Huddersfield town centre

    A 16-year-old boy was attacked and robbed by a gang in Huddersfield.

    Police are now appealing for witnesses following the incident in Huddersfield town centre on Friday, 6 May.

    The victim was walking along Threadneedle Street at around 2.50pm, when he was approached by a group of four males who demanded he hand over money.  

    The victim managed to run away in the direction of the bus station, but was stopped further along the road by a second group, consisting of around eight people. 

    One of the suspects in the group grabbed money out of the boy’s pocket before attempting to take his rucksack. When the victim resisted, the suspect began to punch the victim and knocked him to the ground.  

    The suspect and the other members of the group then made off from the scene.  

    The suspects have been described by police as a group of around 12 Asian males who were wearing tracksuits.

    Police are asking for anyone who may have witnessed the incident to get in touch.

    More from Local and National News

    Listener Club

    Get more with the Listener Club!

    • Legal Show Legal Show

      Once a fortnight we dedicate a show to discussing legal issues and family / matrimonial law in particular. Alternate Friday mornings between 9am-11pm.

    • Alim OnAir Alim OnAir

      Have you a question about the religious, cultural or tradition aspect of Islam? Then join Hazrat Maulana Fazal Dad in the weekly show every Friday between 8-9pm.

    • The Golden Era The Golden Era

      The golden era of Bollywood celebrated in this weekly show full of classics taking you back in time. Every Sunday between 5pm - 7pm

    • Bhangra Nights Bhangra Nights

      Get over the Weekday blues - Every Tuesday night is party night with the best Bhangra and Urban Asian Beats. The Bhangra Show every Tuesday between 8pm-11pm