Knife-wielding teenagers commit spate of robberies in Milton Keynes

At around 7.20pm a group of teenage boys followed another group of teenagers outside Xscape, across Avebury Boulevard and when outside the Food Centre.

A unsuccessful attempt was made to pull a rucksack from the back of the first victim, a 16-year-old boy.

At around 7.40pm, the group of teenage boys approached the second victim, a 16-year-old boy, in the area of the Food Centre. They threatened him with a knife and stole his wallet.

And at around 8pm, the group of teenage boys approached three teenage boys, all 16 years old, at the bike-racks near to the Intu Centre. They threatened the third victim with a knife, punched him and stole his bicycle.

None of the victims required hospital treatment.

Investigating officer Detective Constable Alan O’Donoghue, of Milton Keynes CID, said: “I would like to speak to anyone who may have witnessed any of these offences.

“This group seems to have targeted teenage boys during these incidents and it’s fortunate that no-one was injured.

“We would like anyone who has information about this incident to get in touch.”

Anyone with any details which could assist the investigation should contact the 24-hour Thames Valley Police enquiry centre on 101 quoting the reference 43190049803, or you can make a report online.

If you would prefer to remain anonymous, please contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.