Bikes stolen after boy assaulted and threatened with an axe on Morris Road in Ribbleton
A boy has been assaulted and threatened with an axe in Ribbleton by a group of men.
At around 7.30pm on Friday, January 23, officers were called to Morris Road, Ribbleton to reports of a robbery.
It was reported that a boy was with a group of friends when a group of men in all dark clothing and balaclavas approached them.
It was reported that one of the men was in possession of an axe, and assaulted the boy and stole three bikes.
Three men have since been charged in relation to this investigation.
They are Jordan Middleton, 25, of Clyde Street, Ashton-on-Ribble who has been charged with possession of offensive weapon, three counts of robbery and one count of attempted robbery.
Connor Harris, 25, of no fixed address has been charged with three counts of robbery and one count of attempted robbery.
They were remanded in custody to appear before Preston Magistrates Court on Monday, February16.
Harley Wilkinson, 19, of Gaythorne Avenue, Preston, has been charged with three counts of robbery and one count of attempted robbery.
He was remanded to appear before Preston Magistrates Court on Tuesday, February, 17.
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A spokeperson for Preston Police said: “The three bikes are still outstanding. If you see these or know where they are, please get in touch.”
If you witnessed this incident, have any CCTV/dashcam footage, or feel you can help police in any way, please call 101 quoting log 1137 of 23rd January.