Detectives are on the hunt after a chilling robbery attempt in Swindon where a...

Published: 4:05 pm November 17, 2025
Updated: 6:09 pm November 17, 2025

 

Detectives are on the hunt after a chilling robbery attempt in Swindon where a young boy was threatened at knifepoint.

Terrifying Incident at Tovey Road Park

At around 4.20pm on November 12, an 11-year-old boy was approached on a path in Tovey Road Park, Pinehurst by a stranger demanding his phone.

The youth refused and was then threatened with a knife. Luckily, he managed to escape without injury and didn’t hand over anything.

Suspect Description & Appeal for Witnesses

  • Suspect is a black male, aged 16–17
  • Has afro hair
  • Wore a grey tracksuit, grey coat with fluffy hood, and black Nike trainers

Wiltshire Police want anyone who saw anything suspicious or recognises this individual to come forward immediately.

How to Help

If you have info, email [email protected] with crime reference 54250149662.

You can also call CrimeStoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

 

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