A TEENAGER was punched and kicked by two men in an attempted robbery in Bournemouth.

At around 9.25am on Friday, the victim, a 19-year-old local man, entered King's Park from the Ashley Road entrance when he was approached by two men.

One of the offenders demanded money from the victim who refused. The victim was then punched in the face causing him to fall to the floor. He was then punched and kicked by both attackers.

The victim was treated at the Royal Bournemouth Hospital for injuries to his face, which are not life-threatening or life-changing.

The offenders are described as white, aged between 15 and 17 years old, approximately five feet nine inches tall and of slim build with short blond hair. One was wearing a black jacket with a Nike logo and the other was wearing a burgundy Fila jacket.

PC Alex Browning, of Bournemouth police, said: “This was an unprovoked incident and I am carrying out a number of enquiries to identify the offenders involved."

Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police via dorset.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55190078238.