A teenage boy was robbed and threatened with a knife in Norwich, England on November 4th. The incident occurred around 6:30pm near Saint Peter Parmentergate Church in King Street. The boy was approached by a group of youths and managed to run away, but was caught in Farmers Avenue where the robbery took place. He handed over his property to the suspects, who then fled in the direction of Rouen Road. The victim also sustained a graze and swelling to his face as a result of being assaulted and was taken to the hospital for checks. Police are asking for anyone who witnessed suspicious behavior before the incident or has footage that could assist the investigation to come forward.
The suspects were described as a group of youths who approached the teenage boy near Saint Peter Parmentergate Church in King Street. The incident escalated when the boy was caught in Farmers Avenue, where the robbery took place. The suspects threatened the victim with a knife and he handed over his property to them. The suspects then fled in the direction of Rouen Road. As a result of the incident, the victim sustained a graze and swelling to his face and was taken to the hospital for checks. Police are urging anyone who may have witnessed the incident or has footage that could assist the investigation to contact PC Sam Barton on 101 or via email at [email protected], quoting crime reference 372 of November 4.
This incident highlights the danger and impact of violent crime, particularly on young people. The teenage boy was not only robbed and threatened with a knife, but also sustained physical injuries as a result of being assaulted. It is important for witnesses or anyone with information, such as footage of the incident, to come forward and assist the police in their investigation. The community’s cooperation in providing information can help ensure that the suspects are held accountable for their actions and that measures are put in place to prevent future similar incidents from occurring. The police are actively seeking the public’s assistance in identifying and locating the suspects involved in the robbery and assault of the teenage boy in Norwich.
