Boys robbed of phones in Swindon

It happened in Old Town between 6.30pm and 7.30pm on July 11.

Author: Harry LongPublished 24th Jul 2023

A group of 12 year-old boys were robbed of their phones in Old Town in Swindon.

It happened in the Roman Crescent area between 6.30pm and 7.30pm on July 11.

Two of them approached the group and demanded they hand over their phones, before threatening them with violence.

The suspects are believed to have cycled off through Roman Crescent on to Galen View.

They were wearing all black clothing and black balaclavas.Anyone with information is being urged to contact police on 101.

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