A MANHUNT has been launched after a teenage boy was put in a headlock and robbed at knifepoint.

A 16-year-old boy was threatened with violence and had a knife held to his stomach.

Three unknown males approached the boy on West Street in Fareham where one of them held him in a headlock.

They then walked him to Grove Road and stole his black iPhone XR, Apple AirPods Pro and £20 in cash.

According to police, they then fled in the direction of the Fareham Leisure Centre.

Police have now released CCTV images of three people they want to speak to in connection with the incident which happened at around 4pm on September 16.

A spokesperson for Hampshire Constabulary said: "

"We want to speak to these individuals in connection with a robbery in Fareham on 12 September.

"Did you witness the incident? Do you have CCTV footage of what happened? Do you recognise the individuals pictured?

If you are in these images, we urge you to get in touch with us."

Anyone with information is urged to call police on 101, quoting reference number 44210366618.

Alternatively, they can call Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.