A young woman was taken to hospital after a youth punched her in the stomach and another tried to steal her phone.

Three youths, two riding bikes, approached the 21-year-old in Kursaal Way, Southend. One punched her in the stomach while another tried to steal her mobile phone.

All three fled empty-handed. The victim was taken to hospital suffering from severe stomach pains but was discharged late last night.

One youth wore a white baseball cap, a dark top, beige jeans and trainers and a second wore a dark baseball cap, top and jeans. Witnesses should contact police on 01702 431212.

Published Friday, May 23, 2003

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