THE Ealing OWL & Neighbourhood Watch have warned residents to keep their wits about them in Pitshanger Park, after a string of muggings in recent days.

The Neighbourhood Watch revealed that three mugging incidents have taken place recently in the park.

The latest one occurred yesterday afternoon, when a teenager was violently attacked by a gang of 15 members.

The victim was taken to hospital and is recovering well.

Community Coordinator for the Neighbourhood Watch, Dr Suzanne Tanswell told Nub News: "This is a most unfortunate incident that took place, the police are on the case and have been investigating."

So far the police have made no more information available.

If you have any more information, photos or CCTV footage that may assist with the investigations, please contact the local police on cleveland.snt@met.police.uk.