A schoolgirl managed to fight off two would-be robbers in Crawley on Wednesday morning (13th May)

The 16-year-old girl was walking to school through the alleyway connecting Lavant Close and Gossops Drive at about 7.20am.

Once she reached the end of the alleyway she was pushed to the floor and two men demanded her phone.

The victim managed to keep hold of her phone and fought off the suspects. She then ran off.

One suspect is described as white, aged in his early 20s, of skinny build and was wearing a red beanie style hat, a black hoody and black Nike tracksuit bottoms.

The other suspect is described as skinny and was wearing a short sleeved black t-shirt.

If you saw anything, please contact Sussex Police by Emailing 101@sussex.pnn.police.uk or ring 101 quoting serial 0293 of 13/05.