The police are appealing for witnesses, after a 14-year-old girl was robbed in Pinhoe Park on Monday (October 7).

It was reported that a 14-year-old girl was pushed and had her phone stolen from her between 7.30pm and 8pm, in Pinhoe Park, Pinhoe, Exeter.

The phone was later recovered and returned to the girl. The suspect has been described as male who was wearing all black clothing and a black balaclava.

If you witnessed the incident or have any information or dashcam/CCTV/doorbell footage that could help with enquiries, contact police via the force website or call 101, quoting reference number 50240253243.

Independent charity Crimestoppers can also be contacted anonymously online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling freephone 0800 555111.

If you have been affected by crime, you can access support services and information on your rights and how to navigate the criminal justice system.

You can also call Victim Support on 08 08 16 89 111 or Devon and Cornwall Police’s Victim Care Unit on 01392 475900. Or visit their website.