AN 11-year-old boy was assaulted in an Gorleston alleyway.

The youngster was walking along between Crab Lane and Almond Road at around 4.55pm on Sunday, January 15 when the older boys pushed him over and assaulted him. They took his scooter and jumper, which were found nearby.

The boys are described as around 15 or 16 years old and were wearing black hooded tops and scarves over their faces. One of the boys wore a black Mckenzie coat.

Call police on 101.