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Detectives investigate knifepoint robbery of young boy in Swindon

byDaniel Jae Webb
17 November 2025 • 3.15pm
Detectives investigate knifepoint robbery of young boy in Swindon
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Detectives are investigating the knifepoint robbery of a young boy in Swindon.

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The incident happened at around 4.20pm on Wednesday 12 November at Tovey Road Park.

An 11-year-old boy was approached by a male who asked for his phone.

Police said he refused and the suspect produced a knife. The victim ran away and was not hurt. He did not hand over any belongings.

The suspect is described as a black male aged between sixteen and seventeen with afro hair.

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Anyone with information is asked to email [email protected] quoting crime reference number 54250149662. Information can also be passed to CrimeStoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.


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