Four people have been arrested by Avon and Somerset Police after a video went viral on social media of a man being robbed.
The victim has been identified but their condition is currently unknown as officers have not been able to find them, a spokesperson said.
Officers received a call at approximately 11.15pm last night (Tuesday 12 May) about the footage on social media, which showed the incident in Bridgwater.
Four people have been arrested on suspicion of robbery – a 17-year-old female, a 17-year-old male and two 16-year-old males. They remain in custody.
CCTV and house-to-house enquiries are ongoing.
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Police ask people not to share the video that has appeared on social media and to delete posts containing it so as to not hinder the continuing investigation.
People should not publicly identify any individuals involved through social media either.
Anyone who witnessed what happened is asked to call 101, or report it online, giving reference number 5220103361.
