The frightening incident took place yesterday near a shop.

A 15-year-old boy has been left shaken up after being assaulted and robbed by a gang of men in Garstang.

Police were called at 8.47pm yesterday to High Street, Garstang, to a report of robbery.

It was reported that a teenage boy had been assaulted by a group of men near to the One Shop store around 8pm and had a hat stolen.

An investigation has been launched and enquiries are ongoing.

Anyone who was in the area and witnessed what happened, or has information, please contact 101 – quoting log 1237 of September 2nd.

Outrage as boy, 15, assaulted and robbed by gang of men near the One Shop store in Garstang