A SCHOOLBOY aged 13 was robbed then subjected to racial abuse by three Asian youths in the Shadsworth Road area.
The victim was grabbed by two teenagers while a third teenager searched his pockets and stole £11.50. They ran off towards Queen Street.
All three were about 18.
The first was 5ft 11in, medium build, spotty complexion, dark hair and was wearing a white skull cap, cream jumper, blue jeans and black Nike trainers.
The second was 6ft, medium build, very short dark hair, goatee beard and was wearing a dark blue jumper, red coat, black combat trousers and black Nike trainers.
The third thief was 5ft 1in, medium build, long thin sideburns and was wearing a white skull cap, spectacles with round lenses, dark blue T-shirt, light blue tracksuit bottoms and black Nike trousers.
Anyone with information should ring Crimestoppers 0800 555111.
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