Four people arrested after knifepoint robbery in Swanage
A teenage boy has been robbed in Swanage after reportedly being threatened with a flick knife
Last updated 15th Sep 2021
Dorset police have arrested four people after a teenage boy was robbed in Swanage.
It was reported that at around 10.15pm on Monday (13th September) the victim – a teenage boy – walked past a silver Vauxhall Corsa on the forecourt of Texaco in Victoria Avenue, when a verbal altercation occurred with the occupants of the vehicle.
Three people got out of the car and one of the group allegedly threatened the victim with a flick knife, before a second person reportedly grabbed him around the chest and punched him in the head. It was reported that the group stole the victim’s bag and jacket.
The victim did not sustain any serious injuries or require medical treatment.
Officers carried out searches of the area and a silver Vauxhall Corsa was located on Sandford Road in Wareham.
Arrests
Two boys, aged 16 and 17, and two 18-year-old men – all from Poole – have been arrested on suspicion of robbery. They are all currently assisting detectives with their enquiries.
Detective Constable David Barnes, of Weymouth CID, said: “Our investigation is underway and I am appealing to anyone who may have witnessed what happened to please come forward.
“I would urge any motorists who were travelling along Victoria Avenue around the time of the reported incident to please check their dashcam for relevant footage to assist my enquiries.”
How to contact Dorset Police
Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk, via email 101@dorset.pnn.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55210148427.