Police are hunting for three teenagers who tried to rob a bot at a town play park.

Officers in Hedge End received reports of an attempted robbery in Dowd’s Farm Park at 3.45pm on Sunday, October 6.

The teenage victim was walking with a friend when he was approached by three other boys, all aged around 17. 

One of them pushed him and demanded that he hand over his mobile phone and hooded top.

The victim was able to run off before any items were taken.

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Two of the three boys were described as wearing balaclavas, covering their whole face, while the other was said to be wearing a snood-style scarf, covering half of the face.

All three were seen wearing Nike tracksuits, two of which were grey and one of which was blue.

A spokesperson for the police said: "Officers have been carrying out enquiries and are keen to hear from anyone with any information which may assist in the investigation.

"Were you in the area at the time of the incident? Do you recall seeing three boys matching the above descriptions, or anything else suspicious at the specified time?

"Do you have any footage of the incident itself, including mobile phone or CCTV?

"If you can help us with any of the above questions, please contact 101 and quote incident number 44240434349."