A gang of 12 thugs have threatened three men to hand over their belongings after a terrifying attack in Windsor.

The incident took place on Wednesday, December 28, at 5.15pm in Stovell Road near to the junction between Vansittart Road and Barry Avenue.

Police said 12 men approached the three victims, all men in their late teens, and threatened them with harm if they did not give them their personal items.

The group stole a black Mercier puffer jacket, a Michael Kors puffer jacket, a pair of grey Nike Jordan 4 trainers, an Apple iPhone 12 and a Puma rucksack.

One of the victims was repeatedly punched in the face as the offenders took his items.

The force said the offenders then left together in the direction of Windsor and Eton Central Train Station.

Officers described the men as being dressed similarly, in dark or black jogging bottoms, dark hoodies, dark trainers and facemasks. One man was wearing a long back puffer coat with a hood and another man was wearing a pale grey hooded coat and pale grey trousers.

Investigating officer Detective Constable Peter Fitzer, based at Maidenhead police station, said: “I would like to appeal to anybody who may have camera footage in the area or any information regarding this incident to please get in touch.

“Our enquiries suggest the offenders passed through Windsor Central station at around 5.20pm so if you were there at that time and saw them, please let us know.

“You can get in touch by either making a report online or by calling 101, quoting reference number 43220579950.

“Alternatively, for 100% anonymity, you can also call the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”