A TEENAGER had his mobile phone stolen during a knifepoint robbery in Netherton.

The 17-year-old was approached by three men on the canal towpath, near the Bumble Hole, at around 5.30pm on Friday (October 21).

The men threatened the teen with a knife, before tripping him over and taking his phone.

Officers are currently trawling CCTV in the area and have asked anyone who can assist the investigation to call 101.