POLICE have released descriptions of three youths who threatened a group of younger boys and stole a mobile phone and cash.

The four victims, all aged about 13, were threatened and searched by the trio in Edinburgh Drive, Darlington.

The attackers were white, aged about 16, and of slim build. The first was wearing a red hooded jacket, the second a blue and white jacket and the third a black Puffa-style jacket.

The attack happened between 7.30pm and 8pm on Friday and the mobile phone was a Nokia model.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Darlington CID on (01325) 467681, or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.