A man in his thirties has been stabbed and robbed of his iPhone in a park in Caversham.

Thames Valley Police said the attack, which occurred at 1am on Saturday, November 26 in Christchurch Meadows, saw the victim approached by three men wearing dark clothing.

Brandishing a knife, the trio stabbed the victim in the lower back, before he was able to run away, realising his iPhone had been stolen.

The force said the man was taken to Royal Berkshire Hospital for treatment for the stab wound and has since been discharged.

Following the incident, a 14-year-old boy from Caversham and a 15-year-old boy from Wokingham have been arrested on suspicion of robbery and Section 18 grievous bodily harm with intent.

A 16-year-old boy from Reading was also arrested on suspicion of robbery.

All three have been released on police bail until February 26.

Thames Valley Police investigating officer Detective Sergeant Pauline Cameron, based at Reading police station, said: “I am appealing for any witnesses to this incident to please get in touch.

“You can contact us by either making a report online or by calling 101, quoting reference number 43220532585

“Alternatively, for 100% anonymity, you can also call the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111."