13-year-old robbed at knifepoint on Townhill Way

townhill way signA 13-year-old boy was robbed at knifepoint on Townhill Way, close to Moorlands Community Centre.

 

 

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It happened on Tuesday, October 18 at 8.45pm.

Police say he was approached by three men, and one “placed a knife to his neck” and demanded he hand over his Samsung S6 phone, which he did.

The men then ran off with the mobile.

The main offender is described as “white, around 18 years old, wearing a grey tracksuit and hoodie, with a scarf pulled up over his face. The other two men were described as wearing dark clothing”.

Anyone with information is asked to ring PC Stuart Beale on 101, quoting 44160394160. Alternatively you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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