A teenager was assaulted during a robbery in Swindon before almost immediately being targeted by the suspects again, police have said.

Two teenagers were confronted by a pair of suspects while walking through Buckhurst Crescent, in Walcot, at some point between 4.30pm and 5pm on January 8.

They were approached by the duo, who allegedly threatened one of the pair before taking some of his belongings.

They reportedly then assaulted him.

The victims fled the scene before being confronted by the suspects again on Welcombe Avenue when more items were allegedly taken from one of them.

Police have launched an investigation into the incidents and officers are urging anyone with information to come forward.

This includes anyone living in the area who may have doorbell footage of the incidents.

A spokesperson for the force said: “We are appealing for witnesses following a robbery in Swindon.

“Anyone who witnessed either of the incidents, or has ring doorbell footage around Buckhurst Field, Kingswood Avenue Pharmacy to Barwell Avenue, or Welcombe Avenue, is asked to contact us via our website or on 101 quoting reference 54240002726.