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Teen charged after schoolboy robbed in broad daylight

The 13-year-old was robbed of his mobile phone on Lanark Avenue near its junction with Carmondean Centre Road on Saturday.

Teen charged after schoolboy robbed in broad daylight in Livingston — Robbery: A 14-year-old youth was charged in connection with the incident. Google Maps

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A teenager has been charged after a schoolboy was robbed in Livingston.

The 13-year-old was robbed of his mobile phone on Lanark Avenue near its junction with Carmondean Centre Road at around 12.25pm on Saturday.

Police have confirmed a 14-year-old youth has been charged in connection.

A report is due to be sent to the Youth Justice Management Department.

Detective inspector Keith Sinclair, Livingston CID, said: “We would like to thank the public for their help with our enquiry.”

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