Knife-Wielding Thugs Rob Teen Boy in Chilling Townhill Way Attack

Teen Held at Knifepoint for Phone

Shock in West End as a 13-year-old lad was robbed at knifepoint on Tuesday, October 18. The teenager was near 1 Community Centre on Townhill Way at 8.45pm when three men approached him. One thug pressed a knife to the boy’s neck and demanded his mobile phone — a Samsung S6.

Thugs Make Off with Phone

The terrified victim handed over his phone and the men fled the scene. The main suspect is described as a white male, about 18 years old, wearing a grey tracksuit and hoodie, with a scarf covering his face. His two accomplices wore dark clothing.

Police Hunt Witnesses

Police are urging anyone with info on this nasty robbery to come forward. Contact PC Stuart Beale on 101 with reference 44160394160, or report anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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