Four boys arrested on suspicion of robbery after 13-year-old threatened with knife in Lichfield
Four boys have been arrested on suspicion of robbery after another boy was threatened with a knife in Lichfield.
Officers from Staffordshire Police were called at 5.25pm on Thursday to Stowe Street in Lichfield following reports of a robbery.
A 13-year-old boy reported that he had been approached by a number of young people near Bulldog Lane.
He said the suspects were dressed in balaclavas, with one of them reportedly carrying a knife, and demanded that the victim hand over his phone.
No one was reported injured and following a number of inquiries, officers arrested four boys earlier on Friday.
A spokesman for Staffordshire Police said: "A 13-year-old boy, two 12-year-old boys and an 11-year-old boy, were each detained on suspicion of robbery. They each remain in police custody while our inquiries continue.
"Anyone with information should contact us on 101 quoting incident number 624 of 31 July.
"To report anonymously, contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111."
