Curzon Avenue - Robbery

Detectives investigating a robbery on an 18-year-old man in Birstall are appealing for witnesses to come forward.
The incident took place at about 8.30pm on Tuesday (July 20) in Curzon Avenue, Birstall. The victim has just got off the bus from Leicester with a female friend and was walking along School Lane when he passed a group of up to 10 youths.
Four members of the group were on BMX bikes and as the victim passed them one member of the group asked for a cigarette but the victim refused.
The victim carried on walking along the road with his friend and was then followed by two of the youths on bikes, as they approached Curzon Avenue the cyclists stopped the victim and demanded his bag.
The victim handed the offenders his bag which contained a mobile telephone, cash and a digital camera, the offenders then rode off towards School Lane.
A 16-year-old youth has been arrested in connection with the incident and released on police bail pending further enquiries.
Detective Constable Kerry Deadman is investigating the incident, she said: “Although the victim was not hurt during the incident it was frightening for him and his friend. The offenders were part of a larger group who were congregating in School Lane, did you see this group or did you witness the incident in Curzon Avenue?
“If you believe you can assist with the investigation then I would urge you to come forward, any information, no matter how small, could help with our enquiries.”

Anyone with any information is asked to contact DC 4442 Kerry Deadman on Leicester (0116) 222 2222

(Information taken from Leicestershire Police website 23/7/10)
- posted by Anonymous on Friday, July 23, 2010

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