A boy was allegedly robbed of his iPhone on a Rainham bus by three people.

On March 15, a 13-year-old boy reportedly had his phone stolen while on a route 372 bus in Rainham at around 8.45pm.

Police have arrested a boy, 16, and a man, 18, in connection with the incident. The pair have since been bailed.

This comes a month after a separate incident in Romford where two teenagers were charged with robbery. 

On that occasion, two boys were allegedly threatened with being stabbed before their phones were taken.

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Enquiries continue to find a third person relating to the Rainham incident and the 13-year-old, unharmed in the robbery, continues to be supported by police.

The robbery is being investigated by roads and transport officers after police made the initial arrests on March 15.

Anyone with information has been asked to contact police on 101 or X @MetCC and quote 01/93530/24.