Teen Put in Headlock and Threatened with Knife During Leicester Robbery

A 17-year-old was threatened with a knife and robbed of his AirPods in Leicester

Teen Put in Headlock and Threatened with Knife During Leicester Robbery
Teen Put in Headlock and Threatened with Knife During Leicester Robbery

Leicester: A teenager was threatened during a robbery. He was put in a headlock and had a knife pointed at him. This happened around 12:20 PM on January 24.

The 17-year-old had his Apple AirPods stolen by four people on Thoresby Street. After the robbery, he managed to escape and run away.

Leicestershire Police arrested a 17-year-old suspect for the robbery. They haven’t revealed if the suspect is male or female.

Officers are asking for help from the public. They want to find a woman who walked by while the robbery was happening. Detective Constable Harriet Gilpin is eager to speak with her.

Det Con Gilpin said they need information from anyone who saw the incident. If you have dashcam, CCTV, or doorbell footage, it could help the investigation.

The arrested teenager has been released on bail while inquiries continue. If you have any information, visit the police website or call 101.

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