Police have arrested two 14-year-old boys in connection with the alleged assault of a teenage boy in Hobart’s central business district on Wednesday.

The incident happened about 2:05pm, on the grassed area of Mather’s Lane.

It is alleged a 14-year-old boy was assaulted and had his iPhone stolen during the altercation. He was subsequently transported to the Royal Hobart Hospital for treatment of facial injuries.

One of the alleged offenders was arrested on Wednesday evening and will be dealt with under the provisions of the Youth Justice Act.

The second youth remains in custody and is assisting police with ongoing inquiries.

Police are appealing to members of the public who may have witnessed the incident, or the events leading up to it, to come forward.

A group of up to eight youths was seen leaving the area via Criterion Lane immediately following the alleged assault.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Tasmania Police on 131 444 or provide information anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1800 333 000 or online at crimestopperstas.com.au (quote Offence Report 780149).