Police release CCTV image after series of violent robberies in Blackpool
Anyone who recognises the people in the picture are being asked to contact police
Police have released a CCTV image of five people who they want to speak to, after a series of violent robberies in Blackpool.
A number of people were approached, threatened and had some of their belongings stolen between 5pm and 8pm on Thursday evening, between the town centre and Claremont areas.
Two people have been arrested in connection with the offence. A 16-year-old boy from Preston has been arrested on suspicion of possessing a knife/ bladed article, and a 19-year-old man from Blackpool has been arrested on suspicion of affray. They both remain in custody at this time.
Detectives are now appealing for witnesses and anybody else who maybe a victim to come forward.
Det Insp Jamie Lillystone, of Blackpool CID, said: “I know residents will be rightly concerned about these offences and I would like to reassure them that we have increased patrols in the area as a precaution.
“We have a team of detectives investigating these incidents and although we have made two arrests our enquiries are very much ongoing.
“We need to speak to the individuals in the CCTV still in connection with what are extremely serious offences and I would ask anybody who recognises them to get in contact with police as soon as possible.”
Anyone with information is asked to call police on 101, quoting log 1470 of September 30, 2021. Alternatively call independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.