An east London teenager has been bailed after being arrested in connection with the alleged robbery of a boy at an Essex crazy golf venue.

A 14-year-old boy was allegedly assaulted and had a bag stolen in Puttshack at Lakeside shopping centre at around 7.05pm on Friday (January 5).

A 15-year-old and a 16-year-old boy from Canning Town were among three people arrested on suspicion of robbery.

The third arrest was a 17-year-old boy from East Tilbury, Essex.

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Essex Police said that the 15-year-old was since released without charge, but the 16-year-old has been bailed until March 29.

The alleged victim is believed to have links to Havering.

Officers have urged anyone with information to contact Essex Police using their online live chat service available from Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays) between 10am and 9pm quoting crime reference number 42/2640/24.