Gang beat up Burnley teenager for his phone

A SCHOOLBOY was subjected to a violent assault before having his mobile phone stolen.

The 15-year-old was forced to the floor by three men, before being kicked and punched while on the ground.

The incident happened last Friday at around 4.10pm on Brennand Street.

The attackers are described as Asian men, aged between 16 and 18 years old.

Detective Constable Mick Cross, from Burnley CID, said: “I would appeal to anyone who witnessed what happened to come forward and contact the police.

“Fortunately the victim did not receive serious injuries but has been left shaken following his ordeal. The people responsible need to be caught and brought to justice.”

One of the attackers was wearing white traditional clothing with a skull cap, a second in black traditional clothing with a skull cap and the third was dressed in grey shorts and a blue top and had a shaved head.

Police are also keen to speak to two men who came to the assistance of the victim and drove him back home.

Anyone with information is asked to call Burnley CID on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

I am sick of the press saying Asian Men, it's about time they said what they really are and that is they are MUSLIMS. 

So what really happened is this. A schoolboy was forced to the floor by three Muslim men, he was kicked and punched and they stole his phone, then the MUSLIM men fled the scene of the crime. The police say these three MUSLIM men need to be caught and brought to justice.