The victim suffered head injuries and was robbed of his mobile phone during the incident...

Published: 9:45 am May 10, 2023
Updated: 10:31 am October 8, 2025
Two Suspects Have Been Charged Over A Street Robbery During Which A Man Was Allegedly Assaulted And Threatened At Knifepoint

The victim suffered head injuries and was robbed of his mobile phone during the incident which happened in Westfield Lane, Mansfield, on the night of 14 February 2023.

Paul Bates, aged 41, of Chesterfield Road South, Mansfield, and Leah Smithurst, aged 33, of Chesterfield Road North, Pleasley, appeared at Nottingham Magistrates’ Court on Monday (8 May 2023) charged with robbery.

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