Teen boy robbed at knifepoint

A TEENAGE boy was robbed at knifepoint while cycling across the Silver Jubilee Bridge between Runcorn and Widnes.

A Cheshire police spokeswoman said that the incident took place around 4.45pm on Sunday, May 7.

The spokeswoman said two teenagers were cycling across the bridge when the victim was ‘believed’ to have been threatened by three ‘males’ with a knife.

The trio fled the scene with the victim’s bicycle.

Police attended the scene and two teenagers aged 16 and 19 were arrested on suspicion of robbery and have since been released under investigation pending further enquires.

Officers are appealing for information following the alleged offence.

Chief Inspector Richard Rees, of Widnes Local Policing Unit, said: “This is a particularly nasty offence which has left the victim, who was just cycling home with his friend, extremely shaken.

“I am extremely keen to trace those responsible for this incident and as part of the investigation we are trying to locate the male who fled the scene on the victim’s bicycle.

“This incident took place during a busy time of day, along a path which has a lot of local residents drive along.

“I am extremely keen to speak to anyone who may have witnessed the incident take place, or who may know the identity or location of the outstanding offender.”

Anyone with information that can help officers with their enquiries is urged to contact Cheshire police on 101 and quote incident number 608 of Sunday, May 7.

Alternatively information can be left anonymously via Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555 111.