Teenagers in court charged with robbing students on canal towpaths
Three teenagers have charged with conspiracy to rob after a series of robberies on canal towpaths.
Three 17-years-olds, who cannot be named for legal reasons, appeared at Birmingham Magistrates Court on Saturday morning.
They were accused of robbing students on canal towpaths and threatening them with weapons in a series of offences stretching back six months.
West Midlands Police have asked for anyone with any information to get in touch via Live Chat on the West Midlands Police website or by calling 101.
A spokesman for West Midlands Police said: "Three teenagers have been charged following a series of robberies on canal towpaths.
"The 17-year-olds, who cannot be named for legal reasons, have been charged with conspiracy to rob.
"Appearing at Birmingham Magistrates Court this morning, the three are accused of robbing students on canal towpaths and threatening them with weapons in a series of offences stretching back six months.
"If anyone has further information on these robberies, contact us via Live Chat or 101 quoting crime number 20/957765/23.
"Officers have been carrying out regular patrols in response to these incidents and we work closely with the universities in the region to keep students safe."
