AN "electronic device" was used in an attack on schoolboys in west Belfast, police have said.
Two boys aged 12 and a 13-year-old boy were targeted while they were walking towards a bus stop on the Glen Road, near the Glenowen Inn, at around 4.30pm on Wednesday.
It is understood a stun gun was put to the boys' necks. Two of the boys, both aged 12, were taken to the Royal Victoria Hospital but were later sent home.
Police initially said two 12-year-old boys had been attacked but yesterday revealed a 13-year-old - who did not need hospital treatment - was also targeted.
Detective Inspector Paul Rowland said the boys were approached "by a group of unknown young males".
"Each of the boys felt something on their neck and one of them fell to the ground," he said.
"Two of the boys subsequently attended hospital for treatment to minor injuries."
He added that police believe "some kind of small electronic device was used" but are "keeping an open mind".
Detectives appealed to anyone with information to contact them.
