Teenagers Robbed at Knife-Point in Cosham Woods

Police are on the hunt after four teenage boys were mugged by two masked men carrying knives in Cosham yesterday afternoon.

Attack in Broad Daylight

Between 3:50pm and 4:10pm, the teens were confronted in the wooded area south of the George Inn on Portsdown Hill Road. The assailants threatened them, stealing a large pink and orange North Face Supreme rucksack from a 15-year-old victim. Thankfully, no one was seriously injured.

Suspects Described

  • First man: White, mid to late teens, 5ft 8ins to 6ft tall. Wearing a grey North Face jacket, dark trousers, and his face covered. Armed with a Stanley knife.
  • Second man: White, late teens, shorter at 5ft 6ins to 5ft 10ins, heavier build. Dressed in a dark hooded top with face covered. Also armed with a knife.

Call Police If You Know Anything

Anyone with information or who spots the distinctive rucksack is urged to call 101. Quote reference 44200330115.

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