Teenager robbed of hoverboard by three men at side of busy Northampton roundabout

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By Alastair Ulke
Published 26th May 2020, 14:20 BST
Updated 26th May 2020, 14:26 BST
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A teenager was robbed of his coat and 'Swegway' hoverboard by three men at the side of a busy Northampton road this weekend.

An appeal for witnesses has been launched following the incident at the junction of Gladstone Road and Mill Lane, near to the retail car park, at around 7.15pm on May 20 (Sunday).

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The victim was walking on Gladstone Road when a silver car pulled up behind him.

An 18-year-old was robbed at the junction of Gladstone Road and Mill Lane.An 18-year-old was robbed at the junction of Gladstone Road and Mill Lane.
An 18-year-old was robbed at the junction of Gladstone Road and Mill Lane.

Three men got out of the car, who threatened the 18-year-old and robbed him of his coat and a 'Swegway' hoverboard he was carrying.

The roundabout at the junction was reportedly busy at the time and an appeal for witnesses has been launched.

Anyone who may have information about the incident is asked to call Northamptonshire Police on 101 and quote incident number 20200524/0533.