Police have arrested five people following an alleged mugging in Highbridge on Thursday evening (June 7th).
Police were called to an area near Willet Close, as pictured, at 8.15pm after a teenager said he had been attacked in Sparks Way.
Police spokeswoman Cath Foster confirmed to Burnham-On-Sea.com: “An eighteen year-old man was allegedly punched and assaulted then robbed of personal belongings including a watch and mobile phone.”
“Police arrested five people, who included three 18-year-olds, a 17 year-old and a 35 year-old, in connection with the incident.”
Anyone who saw the incident is asked to call Burnham-On-Sea Police on the non-emergency number, 101, or by calling Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
