Five thugs attacked a 13-year-old boy at a bus stop.

Police are appealing for witnesses after the five men, two black and three white, walked up to the boy in Lobelia Road at around 9.10pm on Saturday.

One of them punched him on the cheek and they tried to steal his money and phone, but he ran away.

The main attacker was described as white, slim and around 5ft 10ins tall, with light-coloured hair and may have been carrying red boxing gloves.

Anyone with information should call police on 08458 505505 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.