TWO teenage boys were robbed at knifepoint as they walked through an alleyway.

They were in the alley, off Vale Avenue, when they were approached by two older boys.

The victims, who are from Benfleet, were robbed of a black iPod touch.

The suspects are described as both black and aged 16 to 17. One was about 5ft 8ins tall, with brown eyes, and was wearing a black hoody and a tight black hat.

The other one was about 6ft 4ins tall, muscular build, and was wearing a grey hoody, black hat, a black body warmer and dark blue jeans.

They made off in the direction of Vale Avenue. Anyone with information is asked to contact PC Brent at southend on 0300 333 4444.