A TEENAGER has had her bag stolen after being attacked by three youths.

The 15-year-old girl was assaulted as she walked home from school on Monday afternoon.

Initially the youths threw snowballs at the girl before pushing her to the floor and snatching her handbag. It is described as a small brown handbag and did not contain anything of any value.

The incident happened at 3.45pm as the girl walked from West View to Yarm Road in Stockton.

All the suspects are described as 17 - 18 years-old and were wearing track suits. One of the men had a spotty complexion and a large nose.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Constable Paul Ryder at Stockton police on 01642-302226.