Teenager’s phone stolen at knifepoint in Northampton park

Police appeal for witnesses to night-time robbery
Kevin Nicholls
By Kevin Nicholls
Published 8th Aug 2022, 12:59 BST
Updated 8th Aug 2022, 15:21 BST
Watch more of our videos on Shots! 
and live on Freeview channel 276
Visit Shots! now

Detectives are appealing for witnesses after a group of teenagers were threatened at knifepoint in a Northampton park.

Two boys aged 16 and 14 have been arrested in connection with the incident, close to Billing Brook Road, last month.

Hide Ad
Hide Ad

According to Northamptonshire Police, the group — all aged between 13 and 15 — were walking in parkland off Fraser Road between 8pm and 11.59pm on July 4.

Police say a group of boys were robbed at knifepoint in parkland next to Fraser Road, NorthamptonPolice say a group of boys were robbed at knifepoint in parkland next to Fraser Road, Northampton
Police say a group of boys were robbed at knifepoint in parkland next to Fraser Road, Northampton

A spokesman added: “They were approached by two other boys who threatened them with a knife and demanded their mobile phones. Only one phone was taken.

Police confirmed a 16-year-old from Northampton and another boy aged 14 from Wolverhampton were arrested and released on bail pending further investigation.

Officers want to speak to anyone who may have witnessed this incident or have CCTV or dashcam footage of the offenders fleeing the scene.

Anyone with information can call 101 using incident number 22000451388 or contact CrimeStoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.