TWO women and a man mugged a 17-year-old boy yesterday (Sunday).

The victim, from WGC, had his mobile phone taken off him during the robbery, which happened at approximately 1.30am on Knightsfield, WGC, at the junction with Digswell Road.

After the incident the victim spoke to two people in a silver car, who gave him a lift home.

DC Sarah Meacock is investigating and said: “I would like to speak to these two people who were kind enough to give him a lift as well as anyone else who witnessed the incident.”

If you have any information call the non-emergency number on 0845 33 00 222.

An 18 year old woman from Welwyn has been arrested on suspicion of robbery.

She has been released on police bail pending further enquiries.