Teenage boys from Aston, Smethwick and Stafford were arrested after another teen was punched and kicked in a robbery in Lichfield
09:40, 05 Dec 2025
A teenage boy from Birmingham was among three arrested after a boy was punched and robbed in a city centre.
One teenage boy was ‘attacked’ by three others in Conduit Street in Lichfield on Wednesday evening, December 3.
Staffordshire Police received reports of the attack where a group was said to have punched and kicked a boy and stolen his e-bike.
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They fled towards Lichfield City railway station.
But officers arrived at the scene and arrested three 17-year-old boys, one from Aston in Birmingham, another from Smethwick in the Black Country and a third from Stafford.
They were all bailed with conditions while police investigations continued.
The victim was said to have not been badly hurt.
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A spokesperson for Staffordshire Police said: “Three teenagers have been arrested after a boy was assaulted and an e-bike was stolen in Lichfield.
“We were called at 6.10pm on Wednesday to Conduit Street following reports that a teenager had been assaulted by a group of teenage boys.
“The group punched and kicked the victim before stealing his e-bike and making off towards Lichfield train station. The victim suffered minor injuries.
“Officers attended the scene and arrested three 17-year-old boys, from Stafford, Smethwick and Aston, on suspicion of robbery.”
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Police are now appealing for any witnesses to the incident to come forward.
The statement continued: “They have all been released on bail with conditions whilst our investigation continues.
“We are appealing for any witnesses, or anyone with any CCTV, doorbell or dashcam footage of the area at the time to get in touch. Call 101, quoting incident 599 of 3 December, or use Live Chat on our website.
“To report anonymously, call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”