A YOUNG couple were robbed in Greenhead Park.

The 15-year-olds were walking through the park at 7.10pm on Wednesday night when three men stopped them. The boy was hit in the face and forced to hand over cash.

The girl was threatened and had to give the thugs her small white leather handbag.

All the thieves are Asians in their late teens or early 20s.

One wore a green camouflage jacket and another wore a dark hooded top. Anyone with information should contact detectives at Kirklees CID robbery team on 0845 6060606.