Appeal after teenage boy robbed at knifepoint

We are appealing for information after a teenage boy was robbed at knifepoint in Burton-upon-Trent.

We were called at 8.23pm on Monday 27 January to Derby Street following reports of a robbery.

A teenage boy was assaulted and threatened with a knife on Horninglow Bridge at around 7.30pm.

The suspects then stole the victim’s bag which contained a number of vapes. The boy went to hospital with minor injuries to his face and head.

The suspects are described as a group of Asian teenage boys who were all wearing dark clothing.

We are urging anyone who drove across the bridge on Horninglow Street at around 7pm on 27 January or anyone who may have relevant dashcam footage to contact us on 101 quoting incident number 669 of 27 January.

To report anonymously, contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.