Police CCTV appeal after boy, 15, robbed and assaulted in ‘cowardly’ attack in Liverpool city centre

Merseyside Police have issued CCTV images of a man they want to contact following a robbery in Liverpool city centre on Boxing Day.

Two teenage boys were approached by five males in Williamson Square. One boy, 15, was forced to hand over his coat, chased and assaulted.

Inspector Ben Dyer said: “This was a cowardly attack on a young boy who was left very distressed from the incident.”

What happened

At around 3.50pm on Sunday, 26 December, the offenders threatened a 15-year-old boy, demanding he hand over his coat.

The victim handed over the garment before being chased to St John’s Precinct where he was assaulted again.

No weapon was seen by the victim.

What’s been said

Inspector Ben Dyer said:  "I am appealing to the person featured in this image, or anyone who recognises him to come forward. We believe he could hold information that could be vital to our continuing enquiries.

“This incident took place in Williamson Square just before 4pm on Boxing Day, so if you were in the vicinity at the time of the incident and saw anything, then please let us know.”

How to contact police

Anyone with any information on this incident is asked to contact us @MerPolCC on Twitter, ‘Merseyside Police Contact Centre’ on Facebook or ring 101 with reference 21000890263.

You can also contact Crimestoppers, anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via their online form.