Three teenagers charged after months of thefts on canal towpaths
The three individuals are all aged 17 years-old.
West Midlands Police have confirmed three teenagers have been charged following a series of robberies on canal towpaths.
The 17-year-olds, cannot be named for legal reasons, appeared at Birmingham Magistrates Court this morning.
The three are accused of robbing students and threatening them with weapons in a series of offences stretching back six months.
West Midlands Police said:
"If anyone has further information on these robberies, contact us via Live Chat or 101 quoting crime number 20/957765/23.
"Officers have been carrying out regular patrols in response to these incidents and we work closely with the universities in the region to keep students safe."