Police in Peterborough have issued a CCTV image of a woman they wish to identify as part of their investigation into an attempted robbery that targeted a young boy. The incident occurred on Thursday, 2 May, at approximately 15:25 when a 12-year-old boy was assaulted while walking home from school.

The boy was traversing an alleyway adjacent to Churchgate, near New Road, when he was confronted by two women. Despite his resistance to surrender his mobile phone and school bag, he was subjected to physical violence, including being hit, punched, kicked, and knocked to the ground.

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