A 15-year-old boy was chased during an attempted robbery in Thorpe St Andrew.

It happened around 8.50pm on Friday in Pound Lane, when the victim was approached by a male of around 16 or 17 and was asked for his phone.

He refused and ran off, and was chased for a short distance.

The phone was not stolen and the victim was not hurt.

Police say the robber was white, around 6ft tall, of medium build and wore a dark blue hooded jacket and skinny jeans.

Call police on 101.