A 15-YEAR-OLD boy has been arrested after a pensioner was robbed in Newport.

The arrest follows the robbery of a 75-year-old man in the Nash Grove area of the city at around 10.15pm on Monday 27th August.

The victim was walking home when he was approached by three men who knocked him to the ground before stealing his wallet.

The robbers ran off in the direction of Greenmeadow Road, and while the victim did not receive any serious injuries he was shaken by the incident and is recovering at home.

One of the offenders was described as approximately 6”2, of slim build and was wearing a hooded top. The second man was shorter and of a slightly stocky build. All three offenders were talking in an accent which was not thought to be local.

The 15-year-old has been released under investigation.

If anyone witnessed this robbery or if you have any information about the offenders, please call 101 quoting log 503 27/8/18.