A TEENAGER was robbed of his mobile phone outside an Ipswich school.

A TEENAGER was robbed of his mobile phone outside an Ipswich school.

The attack took place in Marlow Road outside Westbourne High School at around 10.50pm yesterday.

Police said the victim was a 16-year-old student from Ipswich.

He was approached by two males who tripped him up and held him on the floor while they searched his pockets.

The pair stole the victim's Samsung mobile phone before fleeing the scene on foot.

The attackers were described as black and believed to be aged around 17 or 18. Both wore dark clothing.

Anyone with any information is asked to call police on 01473 613500.