A 13-YEAR-OLD boy was ordered to remove clothes which were stolen from him by a gang in Dorchester.

Police are appealing for information after the teen was targeted on Saturday afternoon (February 25).

The boy was in the town with three friends when they were approached by four males – two of whom were wearing balaclavas – according to police.

The males spoke to the group for around 30 minutes in Bowling Alley Walk before they reportedly turned on the victim, who was allegedly punched and kicked before demands were made for him to strip the clothing he was wearing.

A mobile phone and items of clothing were stolen.

Following enquiries, a 14-year-old local girl was identified and will be interviewed in connection with the offence. An investigation to identify the other individuals involved remains ongoing.

PC Matthew Campbell, of Dorchester police, said: “I am appealing to anyone who witnessed this incident and has not yet spoken to officers, or knows the identifies of those involved, to please contact Dorset Police.”

Anyone with information should contact Dorset Police via www.dorset.police.uk/contact or by calling 101, quoting incident number 55230030310.

Crimestoppers can also be contacted anonymously via Crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling 0800 555 111.