A 14-YEAR-OLD boy was robbed at knifepoint by a man who stole his phone.

The incident happened just after 4pm on Sunday in Southchurch Road, Southend.

An Essex Police spokesman said: “Police are investigating reports a 14-year-old boy was robbed in Southchurch Road, Southend.

“The victim was approached by a young man at 4.10pm on Sunday, December 4.

“The suspect pushed him and produced a knife before stealing his grey Apple iPhone 6s from his pocket.”

Witnesses are asked to contact DC Claire Chambers at Southend CID on 101.