A teenage boy was threatened with a knife and was punched when walking home in Bletchley.

At around 9.30pm on Wednesday, August 11, the teenager was walking through the grassy area near Cullen Place in north Bucks, when he was approached by two people who were standing under a tree.

They kicked and punched the boy which caused him to fall to the ground and whilst he was left stricken, approximately another six people arrived.

Four to five of them threatened the victim with a knife and shouted before running off.

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The teenager suffered cuts and bruises to his hands and neck for which he received hospital treatment, but he has since been discharged.

The people are described as a group of seven and eight males aged between 17 and 18-years old.

One of the people has been described as a chubby male with short, dark hair, who was wearing a grey tracksuit.

The person who was with him has been described as being a bit taller, whilst also wearing a grey tracksuit.

Two other people had light coloured curly hair and they were wearing black clothing.

The rest also wore grey tracksuits.

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Investigating officer, Detective Constable Susan Russell, based at Milton Keynes police station, said: “I am appealing for anyone who may have witnessed this incident, or anyone who may have information about what happened, to please come forward.

“I’d also like to appeal to anyone who may have seen a group of males as described above around the play park near Wind in the Willows Day Nursery as some of the victim’s belongings were found behind this building.

“Anyone with information can contact the police by calling 101 or making a report online, quoting reference 43210359891.

“Alternatively, if you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or via their website.”