Knife-Wielding Youth Threatens Two Boys on Blackwell Farm Road
Two boys narrowly escaped a knife-wielding youth on Blackwell Farm Road on Saturday evening, December 26. The boys, strangers to each other, were approached separately by a man who brandished a hidden knife and suggested he intended to rob them.
Quick-Thinking Boys Flee Unharmed
Fortunately, both boys managed to run to safety without injury. Neither sustained harm nor lost any belongings in the terrifying encounter. Their swift action scared off the would-be robber.
Suspect Description
- White male, approximately 18 years old
- About 5’9” tall
- Slightly overweight
- Short hair
- Wearing a black puffer jacket and grey tracksuit bottoms
Police Appeal for Witnesses
Police have expressed concern over the brazen knife threat aimed at spreading fear. They urge anyone with information—especially those with CCTV or doorbell footage from Blackwell Farm Road on December 26 around 6pm—to come forward.
Report sightings online or call 101 quoting serial 917 of 26/12 to aid the investigation.