A teenager was attacked and had his phone stolen by a group of men in a late-night attack at an anti-social behaviour hotspot.

The 16-year-old boy was approached by a group of seven men and assaulted late at night on September 7 at The Level in Brighton.

Another 16-year-old boy was threatened and had his phone stolen.

A spokesman for Sussex Police said they were appealing for witnesses and believed a dog walker and a woman saw the attack.

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The force said: “Police are appealing for witnesses following a robbery in Brighton.

“Officers were called to the incident at 9.10pm on 7 September at The Level, Lewes Road.

“A group of seven men approached a 16-year-old boy, stole his phone and attacked him. He suffered minor injuries.

“Another 16-year-old boy was threatened and had his phone stolen.

“It is believed a dog walker and a woman saw the incident and we are appealing for them to get in contact with police.

“Witnesses of the incident or anyone with any information is asked to contact police online or call 101 quoting serial 1364 of 07/09.”