The 16-year-old boy, who cannot be identified for legal reasons, robbed the Walking In The Air singer of his £17,000 Rolex watch while he was out walking with his son in London.
was due to stand trial at Wimbledon Youth Court
Prosecutor Robert Simpson told the court Mr Jones was walking with his son when he was"approached by a youth in a black tracksuit top and bottoms and wearing black trainers". Mr Jones, best known for singing Walking In The Air as a child and presenting Songs Of Praise, waited with his son for almost two hours to give evidence via a video link.
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