Five teenagers arrested over assault and robbery in Didcot

Two victims needed hospital treatment after the incident in Market Place.

Author: Andrea FoxPublished 5th Sep 2024

A 16 year old girl is among five people arrested over and assault and robbery in Didcot.

The group stole a mobile phone and a watch from two people on Friday 30th August at 11:30pm on Market Place.

The two victims, a man in his teens and a woman in her twenties, needed hospital treatment after the attack, though they've both been discharged.

A 17-year-old boy from Didcot, was arrested on suspicion of robbery and possession of an offensive weapon, an 18-year-old woman from Didcot was arrested on suspicion of robbery and criminal damage, and a 16-year-old girl, an 18-year-old man and a 17-year-old boy, all from Didcot were arrested on suspicion of robbery.

Police say they have all been released on police bail.

Investigating Office Detective Constable Nicola Lamb said: “This was a concerning incident where the victims were subjected to an assault and robbery.

“We are carrying out a number of enquiries and we are appealing for any witnesses to come forward."

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