A TEENAGER was kicked and hit with a stick during an attack near the children’s play area on the Rye, in High Wycombe.

An 18-year-old man was with friends when he was approached and kicked by a woman believed to be in her thirties on Friday, June 21, at about 3.40pm.

The woman went towards the group from the direction of a nearby gym and she then kicked the victim, police said.

An altercation reportedly followed and the victim was subsequently hit with a stick.

The victim attempted to call police after the assault but the offender took his mobile phone and then drove away in a silver Renault Clio.

The offender is described as an Asian female, aged in her early thirties and about 5ft 3ins tall.

Police added she has long dark hair that was tied up at the time and she is of a medium build.

She wore sunglasses on her head, a long black coat, tight black leggings and yellow trainers.

The victim’s phone, which was stolen in the attack, is described as a black Alcatel mobile phone.

If you have any information, please contact police on 101.

Alternatively, you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org