Gardai in Letterkenny, Co. Donegal, are hunting for a 13-year-old suspected of carrying out a violent mugging in recent days.
The thug allegedly approached two boys, aged 11 and 13, on the Pearse Road area of the town on Saturday night. He demanded money, and when they boys did not comply, he threw a few punches. It is understood that the incident lasted about 10 minutes.
Gardai are asking anyone who may have witnessed the incident to contact them.