Police hunting gang who robbed and held knife to 16-year-old boy
A CHILD was placed in a headlock before being marched down a road, threatened with a knife and robbed by a gang of thugs.
The 16-year-old boy was attacked in West Street, Fareham, at about 4pm on Sunday, September 12.
Three males, not known to the teen, approached him before the assault.
A police spokesman police: ‘One of them put the victim in a headlock and walked him to Grove Road, where he was assaulted by the group and threatened with violence, including having a knife put to his stomach.
‘They then took the victim’s belongings, including a black iPhone XR, Apple AirPods Pro and £20 cash, and left the scene in the direction of the park next to Fareham Leisure Centre.’
Police released images of suspects they believe were involved in the attack.
They show two black males, one with scraggy facial hair wearing a dark hat, and another with his face covered by a blue surgical mask. A third white male with long hair, a dark top and grey jogging bottoms is also pictured sitting on a bike.
Call police on 101 quoting 44210366618.