Teenager threatened and 'robbed at knifepoint' in Coventry
Police are investigating after a young boy was 'robbed at knifepoint' in Coventry. He was targeted on Templar Avenue in Tile Hill.
A man is believed to have threatened the 14-year-old boy and forced him to hand over money, West Midlands Police said. Detectives are continuing to investigate the incident which happened on Friday (September 6).
Anyone with information has been urged to get in touch with West Midlands Police. Information can also be provided to Crimestoppers.
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In a statement issued today (September 10), West Midlands Police said: “We were called after a teenage boy was robbed on Templar Avenue in Coventry on Friday (September 6). He was threatened and forced to hand over money.
“Our enquiries are ongoing. Anyone with any information is asked to contact us via Live Chat on our website or call 101, quoting 5485 of September 6.”
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