Two teenagers have been arrested after reports a boy was robbed of his wallet in a car park.

Essex Police were called to reported of a boy was threatened in the Abbey Field car park on Thursday, November 7.

Officers were called at around 7.10pm with reports the boy was assaulted and robbed of his wallet and tobacco in Abbey Field car park.

A spokesman said: "We carried out our enquiries and arrested a 16-year-old and 15-year-old shortly after midnight today and they remain in custody."

Both teens were arrested on suspicion of robbery.

Anyone with information is asked to call Colchester CID on 101 quoting incident 1005 of 07/11 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.