Tuesday 19 October 2021
Officers investigating a spate of bike robberies in the Richmond Park area have arrested as 16-year-old boy.
He
was arrested on suspicion of robbery, attempted robbery, possession of an
offensive weapon and allowing to be carried in a stolen vehicle.
He
remains under investigation for the offences relating to the robberies.
Police
were called to reports of a robbery near to the Roehampton Gate entrance earlier this month.
A
man in his 30s was approached by four males travelling on two mopeds who pushed
him from his bike, causing minor injuries.
They
threatened him with a machete before taking the bike and riding away from the
area.
On
Monday, the 11th of October, a man in his 30s was knocked from his
bike by two males travelling on a moped who then stole his bike in Danebury
Avenue.
He
was also threatened with a machete.
He
suffered minor injuries as a result of the fall from his bike.
At
around the same time a man in his 50s was pushed from his bike in Roehampton
Lane.
He
was approached by two males on a moped.
No injuries were reported.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 5:55 pm
