Teenager attacked and threatened with a machete in Desborough by robbers on e-scooters

Two robbers demanded he hand over his wallet and phone - and then punched him when he refused
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A teenager was injured after he was attacked and threatened with a machete in an attempted late-night robbery in Desborough.

The 19-year-old was waiting at a bus stop on Braybrooke Road when two men on e-scooters drew up and demanded he hand over his wallet and phone.

One of the robbers punched him in the face when he refused.

A teenager was injured after he was attacked and threatened with a machete in an attempted late-night robbery in Desborough.A teenager was injured after he was attacked and threatened with a machete in an attempted late-night robbery in Desborough.
A teenager was injured after he was attacked and threatened with a machete in an attempted late-night robbery in Desborough.
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The teenage victim suffered an injury to his left eyebrow and a lump on his head after he was assaulted.

The attack happened between 10.30pm and 11pm on Sunday May 16.

Eye-witnesses or anyone who has information about the attackers are being urged to call Northamptonshire Police on 101.