13-year-old punched in Milton Keynes cinema robbery

The teenager was punched and his phone was stolen in Cineworld, Xscape

Author: Beth GavaghanPublished 18th Aug 2021

A 13-year-old boy was approached by a man and woman in Cineworld Cienema, Xscape Milton Keynes on Friday 13 August.

The man punched the teenager in the face and stole his mobile phone.

The boy was mildly injured with bruising and reddening to his face but did not go to hospital.

Police are now appealing for witnesses to identify the man involved.

The offender is described as a large white man, aged between 16 and 20 years-old. He was wearing a tracksuit and carrying a bag across his body.

Investigating officer Detective Constable Siobhan Jones, based at Milton Keynes police station, said: “I am appealing to anyone who may have seen this incident, or who may have information about what happened to please come forward.

“I am particularly keen to speak to the member of the public who helped the victim by standing in between them and the offender to come forward.

“If this was you or you have information, please contact police by calling 101 or making a report online, quoting reference 43210362990.

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