A group of teenagers aged between 12 and 17-years-old shouted at and threatened workers on High Wycombe High Street last weekend, police have said.

The force is asking for witnesses to the public order incident, which involved around six children, a mix of boys and girls, and happened at around 5pm on Saturday, October 5.

The group, who were all wearing black clothing, were seen littering and shouting at council workers who were cleaning the streets – and proceeded to threaten a street seller who tried to intervene.

One of the youngsters involved was described as a 12-year-old boy of mixed heritage with short black hair, wearing a black sweatshirt with white writing on the front, black tracksuit trousers and black shoes.

Investigating officer PC Oliver Bolton, based at High Wycombe police station, said: “We are appealing for information following this incident.

“We are asking anyone with information to please call 101 quoting reference 43240479334.

“Additionally, we ask anyone with mobile footage to get in touch with the force in case it has captured something which may assist this investigation.

“If you do not wish to speak to police you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”