A TEENAGER was threatened in an attack by a gang in Bicester last night.

A 17-year-old boy was walking along George Street with a friend at 11.40pm when he was approached by a group of eight to ten youths aged between 14 and 17.

One of the youths grabbed hold of the boy around the throat and threatened him, demanding he hand over his wallet. The victim told the offender he did not have one and he let go of him allowing the boys to run off.

The youths were all wearing hooded tops and scarves around their faces. They are believed to have made off down an alleyway towards the town centre Anyone who witnessed the incident or has any information should contact Det Sgt Stephen Haddock at Bicester CID via the police enquiry centre on 0845 8 505 505.

If you do not want to talk to police and do not want to give your name, call Crimestoppers charity on 0800 555 111.