POLICE are appealing for information following a report of assault and theft in Tilbury.

It was reported the victim, a teenage boy, was approached at the bus stop in Feenan Highway at the junction with Brennan Road at around 9pm on Thursday 3 November.

The victim was asked what the time was and when he got out his mobile phone, the suspect grabbed it from his hand. As the victim tried to grab the phone back, the suspect showed the victim an object which he believed to be a knife.

The suspect fled towards Marshfoot Road where he was joined by two other people.

He is described as black, aged around 16-17 years, with dreadlocks style hair and wearing a black bodywarmer, black jogging bottoms, trainers and carrying a Gucci bag across his body.

A police statement says: "If you know who he is or have any video or dashcam footage or information which could assist, please contact us.

"You can let us know by submitting a report on our website or by using our online Live Chat service available Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays) between 10am-9pm.

"Visit http://www.essex.police.uk/digital101 to find out more about our website reporting services. Alternatively you can call us on 101. In an emergency always call 999.

"If you would like to make an anonymous report you can contact independent charity @CrimestoppersUK, by visiting their website or by calling 0800 555 111.

"Please quote incident 42/272376/22 when providing any information to make sure it gets to the right person as quickly as possible."