A schoolboy was punched in the back of the head and the face in Milton Keynes, before having his belongings stolen. 

The 18-year-old was walking near Heronsgate School in Lichfield Down, Walnut Tree, on Monday, November 16, when he was attacked. 

He had earphones in and was listening to music at the time of the attack, which happened between 3.30pm and 3.45pm. 

As he turned right onto Lichfield Down from an alleyway, he was punched in the back of the head and fell to the ground, grazing his knee. 

His phone, headphones and school lanyard fell out. 

As he turned around, he was then punched in the face by a man who was wearing a gold ring on his middle finger. 

As the boy got up and fought off his attacker, the man picked up the teenager's phone, lanyard and headphones and ran off. 

He is described as white, between 5ft 6ins and 5ft 8ins tall with a broad build.

He was wearing a facial covering and black hooded top with a beanie-style hat with a white pattern on the side and a dark-coloured scarf.

He was also wearing a pair of charcoal-coloured ripped baggy jeans.

Two other people were standing nearby close to some shops but no one intervened. 

nvestigating officer Detective Constable Sebastian Kuzoe of the Milton Keynes Priority Crime Team, said: “This incident happened in the middle of the afternoon, and I am appealing to anybody who believes that they witnessed this to please get in touch with us.

“I’m particularly keen to hear from the two bystanders near to the shops, as it’s possible that they would have seen what happened and could provide information to assist this investigation.

“Anybody with any information should call the 24-hour non-emergency number, quoting reference 43200379804, or make a report online.

“You can also call the independent charity Crimestoppers 100% anonymously on 0800 555 111.”