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Gardai are investigating after a 13-year-old was struck and robbed by a group of teens on a beach in North Dublin.

The gang approached the young teen on Portmarnock Beach last Sunday where they stuck him a number of times and took his possessions including his jacket.

Gardai are now investigating while the boy, who didn't suffer any injuries, was left shaken by the incident.

(Image: Garrett White / Collins Photo Agency)

A garda spokesperson said: "13 year old male was robbed of a number of items by a group of youths while on Portmarnock Beach on the 17/02/19 at approximately 7.30pm. No injuries. Under investigation."

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