Three teenagers arrested after knife-point robbery in Woodthorpe

Three teenagers were arrested on suspicion of a knife-point robbery after targeting a boy for his bike.

Officers managed to locate all three suspects in less than 20 minutes of the incident being reported on Saturday 31 August just before 5pm.

They were also able to return the bike to its rightful owner.

The incident happened in Coronation Road in Woodthorpe. The 15-year-old victim had been lured to the area by someone he knew.

Once there, he was confronted by two boys in balaclavas who punched him, threatened him with a knife, and then stole his bike.

The suspects then fled the scene but were found in Woodborough Road shortly after the incident. The bike and knife were recovered.

A 14-year-old boy was arrested on suspicion of robbery and possession of a knife in a public place.

Another 14-year-old boy was arrested on suspicion of robbery. A 14-year-old girl was also arrested on suspicion of conspiring to commit robbery.

They have been released on conditional bail with strict conditions while investigations continue.

Chief Inspector Iain Blackstock said:

“This would have been a deeply distressing incident for the 15-year-old victim to encounter.

“Thanks to a coordinated police response we were able to track down all three suspects in less than 20 minutes and bring them into custody.

“We were also able to return the bike to its rightful owner.

“As a force, we will continuously target anyone who thinks they can carry a knife in public.

“Knife crime ruins lives and that is why it simply won’t be tolerated on the streets of our city.”