A teenage boy has suffered a puncture wound to his back after being chased by a group of males who stole his bank card.

Thames Valley Police reported that the incident occurred between 4:40pm and 5pm on November 7 in Hayward Mead, Eton Wick.

Two or three males chased the teenagers and after catching up to them, hit the victim on the back, after which they stole a bag and a bank card.

Investigating officer, Detective Sergeant Anna Davison, based at Maidenhead police station, said: “We are appealing for witnesses in relation to this assault on a teenage boy in Eton Wick.

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“I would like to reassure the public that incidents like this are thankfully very rare and a full investigation is underway.”

The teenager received treatment at Wexham Park Hospital and has since been discharged.

Detective Davison added: “There will be an increased presence of officers in the area while we conduct our enquiries.

“If you know anything that may assist us with our investigation please call 101 or make a report online quoting reference number 43220502307.”