Police are appealing for information after a boy reported his scooter had been stolen at a park in Grays.
The 12-year-old victim was approached by another boy on Parker Road at about 7.20pm on Monday August 22.
Police said the boy took the scooter from him and when he tried to take it back he was punched.
Anyone with information about the incident at Parker Road Park is asked to call Grays Police Station on 101.
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