Police have extended bail for a man and a woman who were arrested after a 14-year-old boy was punched and robbed in a town centre.

An 18-year-old woman and a 20-year-old man were previously arrested after reports the teenager has his jacket stolen. 

But now Hampshire Constabulary has confirmed that their bail has been extended until November 9 while enquiries continue. 

The incident took place at around 7:15pm on March 31 whilst the boy played football in West Street, Fareham.

The force received a report that a group of teenagers were approached by a group of people.

The group allegedly demanded the teenagers hand over their bags and a jacket but the teens refused.

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One of the teenagers, aged 14, is then said to have become separated from his friends and was allegedly threatened and punched before his jacket was stolen.

Both the man and woman have now been arrested on suspicion of robbery and were initially bailed with conditions until August 9.