A teenager was left unconscious after being assaulted in a daylight robbery in Reading town centre.

The incident occurred around 6pm on Sunday, when a boy in his early teens was approached by two men at the junction of Queen Victoria Street and Friar Street. 

The offenders snatched the boy's mobile phone and then proceeded to put him in a headlock, causing him to fall unconscious for a short period of time, allowing them to steal his bag. 

The stolen items are described as a grey iPhone Pro Max and a grey shoulder bag.

The victim sustained minor injuries to the face and neck as well as a black eye, hospital treatment was required, but he has since been discharged.

The first offender is described a white male, around 5ft 10ins tall, and was seen to be wearing all black clothing and a potentially Nike branded coat with a black balaclava and bag.

The second offender is described as a male of a mixed heritage, around 5ft 11ins tall with around four silver teeth, according to Thames Valley Police.

They were seen to be wearing a navy blue Nike tracksuit, which had a white stripe down it, and a black baseball cap.

Investigating officer, Sergeant Thomas Wheatman, based at Reading police station, said: “We are appealing for information following this incident.

“We are asking anyone with information to please call 101 quoting reference 43240493602.

“Additionally we ask anyone with mobile phone, CCTV or dash-cam footage to get in touch with the force in case it has captured something which may assist this investigation.

“If you do not wish to speak to police you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”