Two teenage boys are wanted by police after hey robbed a 16-year-old boy on earlier this week.

The two thieves, believed to be in their late teens, approached the boy on Borders Lane shortly before 4.30pm on Tuesday, March 12.

The 16-year-old was threatened he would be punched unless he gave them his mobile phone and money before leaving in the direction of the train station.

Although the victim was luckily not injured, he was understandably shaken by the incident.

Anyone who witnessed the incident is asked to contact DC Jody Greenfield at Loughton CID on 101.

Information can also be given completely anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or online at crimestoppers-uk.org/