A 16-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of robbery in Epsom.

Police are investigating after receiving a report of a robbery and an assault on High Street that took place around 7.40pm on Tuesday (September 24).

The incident is believed to have involved a group of teenage boys who, after an argument, went on to punch the man repeatedly and then take his jacket and phone.

A 16-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of robbery and possession of a Class B drug.

Police are still looking for five other boys, with four of them described as white and one described as South Asian.

The suspects are around 16-17 years old and wearing tracksuits.

Anyone who has seen this incident or have any relevant information should contact Surrey Police and quote PR/45240109563.

A spokesperson for Surrey Police said: “We are investigating after receiving a report of a robbery and assault on Epsom High Street that took place at around 7.40pm on Tuesday, 24 September. 

“The incident allegedly involved a group of teenage boys who after a verbal altercation with the victim, proceeded to punch him repeatedly and take his jacket and phone.

“A 16-year-old boy from Epsom has been arrested on suspicion of robbery and possession of a Class B drug.

“Five other suspects remain outstanding and are described as four white boys and one South Asian boy, around 16-17 years old and wearing tracksuits.

“If you saw this incident, or have any relevant information, please contact us quoting PR/45240109563.”