A teenage boy was punched after he bravely chased a yob who snatched a £10 note from his hand.

The 14-year-old victim was sitting on a bench in the High Street next to Burger King when a group of older teenagers approached him.

One asked for 10p and when the lad opened up his wallet the youth grabbed a £10 note and dashed off. The victim gave chase and caught up with him at Queens Road but he was punched in the face.

The youth is described as white, aged 16 to 17, wearing light blue jacket and dark blue tracksuit bottoms. Anyone with information is asked to call Southend police on 01702 431212.