Four teenagers arrested after West Bromwich robbery

Two boys were threatened with a knife last night (15 April).

Author: Molly HookingsPublished 16th Apr 2024

Four teenage boys - all between the ages of 15 and 16 - have been arrested on suspicion of robbery after two boys had their phones stolen in West Bromwich last night (15 April).

It happened around 6:45pm.

West Midlands Police said in a statement on their website: Thanks to the help of our drones team and our police dogs four boys were detained nearby.

The boys, all aged between 15 and 16, were arrested on suspicion of robbery and remain in custody for questioning.

Reducing offences of robbery is a force priority here in the West Midlands and we are running Operation Ruby to tackle those committing crime.

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