Teenagers Arrested After Knife-Point Robbery In Desborough

Three teenagers have been questioned after a man was robbed at knife-point in Desborough.

The boys aged 14, 15 and 17, were arrested on suspicion of robbery, after the incident in Braybrooke Road at 5.15pm last Thursday, during which the victim had a tobacco pouch stolen.

Another 14-year-old boy was arrested after a shop worker and off-duty police officer were assaulted during an incident at the Co-Op store in Gladstone Street, on January 6th.

He has been questioned on suspicion of attempted theft, common assault and obstructing a constable in execution of their duty.

Those arrested, all from Desborough, have been released on bail, pending further enquiries.

Sergeant Mark McInulty, said: “Over the past few weeks we have been working hard to tackle these issues in Desborough and I am pleased that we have now made three arrests.

“I hope these arrests will reassure the community that we are listening to their concerns and taking these problems in Desborough seriously.

“We understand the anger felt by the local residents in regards to these incidents but unfortunately we have struggled getting people to come forward and give us statements and support police action.

“I would implore people to help us tackle these crimes by telling us what you know and we can take the appropriate measures to reassure you and ease any concerns you might have in talking to the police.”

Anyone with information about either of the incidents should please call Northamptonshire Police on 101.

Alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.