THREE youths knocked a teenager to the ground and stole £60 from his pockets.

The 19-year-old victim was walking along Daneshouse Road, Burnley, at about 1am on Saturday when he was approached by the three man.

After refusing to hand over money he was punched in the face and knocked to the ground.

The three attackers are described as Asian males aged between 17 and 20. One was 5ft 9ins tall, slim to medium build with short dark hair. The other two are 5ft 10ins and six feet tall and both were wearing dark clothing.

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