Youths Targeted in Twin Farnborough Robbery Attempts
Police are hunting witnesses after two separate robbery incidents involving gangs of youths in Farnborough. The first took place at around 9pm on Tuesday, July 9, at Farnborough Skate Park.
Skate Park Showdown
About nine youths approached two 21-year-old men at the skate park. Police want to know if you were there or saw anything suspicious. Several of the youths then reportedly jumped into a grey Audi A3 and sped off.
Did you spot a grey Audi driving erratically near Farnborough town centre around this time?
Second Incident Near KFC
Less than an hour later, between 10pm and 10:25pm, an 18-year-old man was confronted by a group of youths on Victoria Road, close to Kentucky Fried Chicken. They asked him for money but didn’t take anything before he ran off.
Did you notice anything unusual around Victoria Road that night?
Police Appeal and Arrests
If you have any info on these incidents, call 101 and quote reference 44190238934. An 18-year-old man from Farnborough has been arrested and released under investigation. Two other 18-year-olds were also arrested but later released with no further action.
