A TEENAGE boy was punched after he refused to hand over his belongings during an attempted robbery.
A man approached the victim on Torhill Lane, Wells, at 7.30pm last Thursday (November 26).
Police are appealing for witnesses who saw the incident or know the man involved.
The offender is described as mixed race, in his late teens or early 20s, approximately 6ft 3ins tall and of athletic build.
He spoke in a deep voice with a Bristolian accent.
An Avon and Somerset Police spokesperson said: "The man demanded the boy hand over his belongings before punching him when he refused.
"The victim ran away following the incident.
"The offender wore a black snood, black tracksuit bottoms, a black hoodie, a black waterproof jacket and black Nike trainers.
"Anyone who witnessed the incident or who saw anything suspicious in the area around the time is asked to call 101 and provide the call handler with the reference 5220267126."
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