Man threatened with knife during attempted robbery in Kesgrave

Police are looking for witneeses after the incident on Kesgrave Busway yesterday morning

The victim was approached along Kesgrave Busway yesterday morning
Author: Matt SoanesPublished 13th Jan 2023

A man has been threateened with a knife during an attempted robbery in Kesgrave.

It happened at around 8:10am yesterday (January 12) when a man was approached by two people on Kesgrave Busway, between Twelve Acre Approach and Ropes Drive.

One of the men showed the victim a knife and asked him what was in his bag.

The victim escaped unharmed after walking in the direction of the Tesco.

The first suspect is described as white, around 16-17-years of age, approximately 6ft 2ins tall, brown hair, with a small amount of stubble on his face.

He was of a heavier build with broad shoulders. He was wearing a black parka with the hood up, black jogging bottoms and black trainers.

The second suspect is described as black, around six foot tall and of a slim, athletic build.

He had braided hair. He was wearing a dark grey puffer jacket with light-grey fur on the hood. He was also wearing a light grey, Hoodrich-branded tracksuit and black trainers.

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