Police are investigating the robbery of a teenager who was attacked by a group of men and struck in the face with a crash helmet on Parsons Road near the junction with Deepdale Road in Pembroke.

The incident happened around 4.00pm on Wednesday when the victim was walking with friends.

Police said one of the attackers grabbed an iPad before running off towards the Deepdale area.

The victim received minor facial injuries.

The suspects were only described as being black males between 16 and 18 years of age.

Police are appealing to witnesses, particularly anyone who may have seen a large group of young men congregated near the One Stop Variety store between 3.30 and 4.00pm or anyone who may have information regarding this incident to contact police on 295-0011 or the confidential Crime Stoppers hotline on 800-8477.